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What are the steps of obtaining a U visa?

Asked on Mar 09th, 2012 on Immigration - New York
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My friend is 17 a citizen of South Korea. She is repeatedly raped by her legal guardian. She is held by a legal contract to be under his care until she turns 19. She will not report it because she does not want to be sent back with her biological father and the rapist may have video tapes black mailing her.
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Immigration Law Attorney serving Troy, MI
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Your friend should consult with an immigration lawyer as soon as possible.
Answered on Jun 19th, 2013 at 12:39 AM

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Assault Attorney serving Richardson, TX
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The criminal case must be filed to obtain a U visa. She should call the police and make a report.
Answered on Mar 22nd, 2012 at 9:37 AM

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Immigration Law Attorney serving Los Angeles, CA at Law Offices of Alan R. Diamante APLC
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She needs to file a report with the police and cooperate.
Answered on Mar 16th, 2012 at 8:52 PM

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Litigation Attorney serving Pearl River, NY at Law Office of Bijal Jani
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From the information in your inquiry, it seems your friend would be a candidate for the U visa. The U visa is a visa dedicated to helping persons who have been abused after being in the USA.
Answered on Mar 12th, 2012 at 4:16 PM

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Immigration Law Attorney serving Orlando, FL at Stoller & Moreno, P.A.
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Your questions raise some serious concerns about matters both legal, moral and ethical. If the events you are talking about ate true, it would appear to me that someone is being victimized on what seems like a frequent basis. So my advice is that you hire the services of competent attorney and make inquiry as to the appropriate course of action. There may be some help out there and it is important to act quickly to find the right person to handle the case. If you dont have financial resources, there are organization with whom you could discuss your case and the legal service providers may be able to get resolved well before any trouble heads your way. Be careful and make sure that you consult with someone who is qualified and who will answer your questions. We are talkin a possible T visa and or U visa. Of course nothing is guaranteed, but you need to find guidance and counsel along the way.
Answered on Mar 12th, 2012 at 2:35 PM

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Intellectual Property Attorney serving Menlo Park, CA at Sheppard Mullin
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She should report the rape to police immediately. She will be protected by the social services and police. She can then file for U visa with the help of immigration lawyer or other organization. She will not be taken back to her country by her father or any others. Her "contract" with that man to "care" for her until she is 19 is of no legal effect.
Answered on Mar 12th, 2012 at 2:23 PM

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Criminal Defense Attorney serving New York, NY at Law Offices of Nicklaus Misiti, PLLC
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Her situation sound horrible, she definitely needs some help out of it. If you want general information do a google search on U Visa. She will need to work with an attorney.
Answered on Mar 12th, 2012 at 2:12 PM

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