Attend the Smart Form I-9 Seminar
Thursday, March 1, 2012
9:00am - Noon
"I-9 Compliance: How to Keep Out of Trouble and Avoid Employer Sanctions Fines"
Cost: $100/person - includes a copy of the Immigration Enforcement: I-9 Compliance Handbook
Location: 2305 East Arapahoe Road, Suite 100, Centennial, Colorado 80122.
To Register call 303-797-8055
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IMPORTANT NEWS
2-22-2012 - A State of Enforcers - The Economist - Alabama Immigration Law
2-22-2012 - I-601 Provisional Waiver is NOT in Effect
2-20-2012 - OSC Guidance during a Worksite Enforcement Audit
2-17-2012 - Immigration Policy Center - Economic and Political Impact of Immigrants with state by state map
2-15-2012 - USCIS Announces Expansion of E-Verify Self Check
2-13-2012 - Colorado Affirmation of Legal Work Status - Revised 1/11/2012
2-3-2012 - Q&A's for USCIS's VIBE (Validation Instrument for Business Enterprises) program
1-31-2012 - Reforms To Attract/Retain Highly Skilled Immigrants - DHS Press Release
1-31-2012 - H-1B filing season for FY 2013
1-27-2012 - Visa demand to spur economic growth in U.S. - posted by Bureau of Consular Affairs
1-24-2012 - USCIS Press Release - 2 companies forfeit $2 million each for hiring illegal aliens
1-24-2012 - IMAGE program to host a series of forums around the U.S.
1-20-2012 - Department of Homeland Security recommends cancellation of 1,301 cases in Denver
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This employer's guide to the current Form I-9, written by Ann Allott and published by LexisNexis, assists HR personnel with I-9 compliance. The step-by-step procedures, sample forms and reference materials educate employers about complex employer sanctions and immigration law.
Listen to the LexisNexis® Emerging Issues Law Community Podcast featuring Ann Allott on Immigration Enforcement: I-9 Compliance.
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U VISA - NONImmigrant Visa
The U visa applies to immigrants who are victim of certain serious crimes and who agree to assist law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of that crime. The U Visa affords the victim of qualifying crimes temporary legal status and work eligibility in the U.S. for up to 4 years.
The U Visa has a cap of 10,000 per fiscal year (10/1 - 9/30). The cap does not count qualifying family members who are included on the petition. Family members may include spouses, children, unmarried sisters and brothers under 18, mothers, fathers, stepparents and adoptive parents.
Form I-918 Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status Visa
Data: Based on October 2011 Final Data
Source: Performance Analysis System (PAS)
Report Date: December 13, 2011
| Victims U-1 | Family of Victims (U-2,3,4,5) |
Receipts |
Approved |
Denied |
Receipts |
Approved |
Denied |
16,768 |
10,088 |
2,929 |
10,033 |
7,602 |
1,645 |
Who is eligible for a U Visa?
You may be eligible to apply for a U Visa if:
- You are the victim of a qualifying crime
- You've suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of having been a victim of one of the qualifying crimes listed below
- You have useful information regarding the crime
- You can/will help in the investigation and/or prosecution of the crime
- The crime occurred in the U.S. (or in a U.S. territory) or violated U.S. laws
- You are admissible to the U.S. If not, you can apply for a waiver on
Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Non-Immigrant
U Visa Qualifying Crimes
| Abduction | Incest | Rape |
| Abusive Sexual Content | Involuntary Servitude | Sexual Assault |
| Blackmail | Kidnapping | Sexual Exploitation |
| Domestic Violence | Manslaughter | Slave Trade |
| Extortion | Murder | Torture |
| False Imprisonment | Obstruction of Justice | Trafficking |
| Female Genital Mutilation | Peonage | Witness Tampering |
| Felonious Assault | Perjury | Unlawful Criminal Restraint |
| Hostage | Prostitution | Other Related Crimes |
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A required element for U Visa eligibility is the law enforcement certification I-918 Supplement B, U Nonimmigrant Status Certification.
Download the DHS U Visa Law Enforcement Certification Resource Guide. This guide gives law enforcement officials information about U visa requirements, the law enforcement certification process, and answers to FAQ's ranging from law enforcement agencies to support investigations and prosecutions involving qualified immigrant victims of crime.
View the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) brochure Immigration Options for Victims of Crimes.
Filing a U Visa is a complex process and should be done with the assistance of our experienced immigration attorneys.
Call Toll Free 877-750-0022 or
email us at usimmlaw@allott.com.