The answer to this question is unfortunately, no. Those with a U.S. visa are not able to travel with someone on a different visa.
There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on a number of individual circumstances. However, in general, those with a U visa should be able to travel abroad and reenter the United States, provided they have a valid passport and Form I-94. Speak with an immigration attorney if you have specific questions about your case.
Can you travel outside the U.S. with a U visa?
It is important to note that while U nonimmigrants may technically travel outside the United States, they will be required to undergo consular processing at a United States Embassy in the country to which they have travelled in order to return to the United States. This process can take considerable time, so it is important to plan accordingly.
The U-Visa is a great option for those who want to live and work in the United States legally. After three years of having a U-Visa, you can apply for a green card to stay in the US permanently. And if you get a green card, you can eventually apply to become a US citizen.
Can you travel outside the U.S. while U visa is pending
If you are planning to travel outside of the United States, you should check with an immigration lawyer to see if it will impact your pending application or approved status. USCIS could determine that you are unable to adequately help law enforcement if you are out of the area for an extended amount of time, which could jeopardize your status.
If you have been in the United States for three years on a U visa, you can apply to adjust your status to become a lawful permanent resident. If your petition is successful, you will be issued a green card.
What happens after your U visa is approved?
If you do not enter the United States before your visa expires, you will have to reapply for a new visa.
The USCIS online portal provides up-to-date estimates of application processing times for most immigration petitions. The current estimated waiting time for a work permit is approximately 25 – 5 months.
How long does a visa U last?
If you are granted U visa status, you will be allowed to work in the United States for four years. After that, you will need to apply for an extension or a different type of visa in order to continue working in the United States.
If you applied for a visa, you do not need to fill out a seperate application or visit a Social Security office to get an SSN. You will be automatically assigned an SSN and issued a Social Security card after you arrive in the United States.
What percentage of U visas are approved
The U visa approval rate is 87 percent for principal petitioners, according the USICS. This means that the odds are pretty good that your U visa application will be successful if you are the primary victim of a crime in the United States. If you are applying for a U visa as a derivative (meaning you are the spouse, child, or parent of the primary victim), your success rate is lower, but still very good at 79 percent.
If you need your USCIS request processed more quickly, you can call the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833) or ask Emma after you have received your receipt notice.
What year is USCIS working on for U visa?
If you submitted Form I-918 with an edition date of 12/06/21 or earlier, we will continue to accept it through December 31, 2022. Starting January 1, 2023, we will only accept Form I-918 with an edition date of 12/06/21 or later. This is to ensure that we are only accepting the most recent edition of the form.
To qualify for a U visa, an immigrant victim must have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of having been a victim of a qualifying criminal activity. The U visa also requires the immigrant victim to have helpful information to law enforcement about the criminal activity. If the immigrant victim meets these qualifications, he or she may request a certified law enforcement official to sign the USCIS Form 1-918, Supplement B, U Nonimmigrant Status Certification. This certification is submitted as evidence to support the petition for U nonimmigrant status.
Why are U visas denied
There are a number of reasons why USCIS may deny a petition. The most common reasons include insufficient or missing evidence, inadmissibility, abandonment of the petition, or the failure to demonstrate a qualifying criminal activity or substantial harm.
The U visa is a type of visa that is set aside for victims of crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are willing to assist law enforcement and government officials in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity. If you are the victim of a crime and you meet the eligibility requirements, you may be able to apply for a U visa.
Can I get a work permit while my U visa is pending?
If you are waiting for a decision on your U visa application, USCIS will extend your status and you can apply for or renew your work permit.
A U nonimmigrant may receive an extension of stay if his or her initial period of admission was less than four years. However, the extension may not go beyond that four year period unless there are other circumstances that warrant such an extension.
Conclusion
There is no definitive answer to this question since it can depend on individual circumstances. For example, if you are planning to travel to the United States for business purposes, then you may be able to do so with a business visa. However, if you are planning to travel to the United States for tourist purposes, then you may need to obtain a tourist visa.
The answer to this question is unfortunately no. The U visa is only valid for travel within the United States and does not allow for travel outside of the country.
