The Villages, FL asked in Immigration Law for Florida

Q: Can I apply for U visa?

Last year I was scammed online doing a job that was fake and they were working under different company. The result was sad. Since they had my personal information, my debit cards were overdraft. I expose them not only my personal info but also my boyfriend personal identification. I trusted them because they were from country and I was in need.

I can not reach them, I do not know what they can do with our personal info.we almost lost apartment and went through emotional stress.

Somebody told me to make police report but since I am out of status I was scared to do so.

Does it count as crime here? Can I apply for U visa? Thank you for any help.

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Linda Liang
Linda Liang
Answered
  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: The U visa is a United States nonimmigrant visa which is set aside for victims of crimes (and their immediate family members) who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse while in the U.S. and who are willing to assist law enforcement and government officials in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity.[1] It permits such victims to enter or remain in the US when they might not otherwise be able to do so.

In order for you to qualify, your helpfulness must be certified by government agencies, in your case, FBI. Your eligibility is substantially dependent on whether there is an ongoing investigation and whether your remaining in US is critical.

So, unfortunately, you need help from a criminal attorney to find out the above.

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Hector E. Quiroga
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Hector E. Quiroga
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Las Vegas, NV

A: It has to be a violent crime. This does not sound like the type of crime that would qualify, but you should consult with an immigration attorney.

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