Qualifying Criminal Activities for U Nonimmigrant Status

Topics:
  • Abused Spouses and Children/VAWA
  • Immigration and Crimes
  • T Visas
  • U Visas

In order to be eligible for U nonimmigrant status, the petitioner has to show that they are a victim of a “qualifying criminal activity.” This webinar will cover what a “qualifying criminal activity” is and how these offenses match up with common experiences of survivors of crime. The webinar will discuss how to argue that your client’s crime constitutes a “qualifying criminal activity,” provide practice tips for obtaining certifications, and address trends with regards to “felonious assault.”

  • CLE Credit Comments: 1.5 CA (Qualifies for Legal Specialization Credit) & 1.5 TX

IAN Partners

  • pro bono net
  • american immigration lawyers association
  • national immigration law center
  • unidos us
  • immigration legal resource center
  • immigration legal resource center
  • american immigration council
  • american civil liberties union
  • american immigration council
  • national immigration project
  • the advocates for human rights
  • lutheran immigration and refugee service

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