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Humanitarian

U visa

The U visa is for victims of certain crimes who suffered abuse and help law enforcement. It is requested with Form I-918, together with a certification from law enforcement on Form I-918B.

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The forms
I-918I-918B
Who files itYou — with our software
Technology feeShown before you pay

The forms

What's in the packet

I-918

The U visa petition, for victims of qualifying crimes who help law enforcement.

I-918B

The law enforcement certification confirming your help in the investigation or prosecution.

How it works

How your petition gets built

  1. You answer simple questions

    In English, Spanish, or Portuguese. The software puts your answers on the official USCIS forms.

  2. Your packet comes together

    Your evidence is sorted into a numbered exhibit index, and every field, signature, and document is checked for completeness.

  3. You file it

    Download the assembled packet and file it yourself — or have an independent licensed attorney review and file it for you.

Pricing

What it costs

Your exact technology fee depends on your petition type and is shown during the free eligibility check, before you pay anything. USCIS filing fees are set by the government and paid by you directly to USCIS.

Questions

Common questions

Are humanitarian petitions really free?

Yes. Qualifying humanitarian cases are built free — not a discount and not a trial. USCIS filing fees go to the government, never to us, and your check shows exactly what applies to your case.

Who qualifies for a humanitarian petition?

These paths cover VAWA, T and U visa, asylee green card, and special immigrant juvenile cases. Answer a few simple questions in the free check and it tells you whether your situation fits one of them.

Is it safe to put my information here?

Your data is encrypted end to end, and we never share it with USCIS or anyone else — you decide when and how to file. You can delete your account and data at any time.

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U visa

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