Хорошие нововсти для держателей виз "T" и "U"

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Adjustment of Status to Permanent Residence for Aliens in T or U Nonimmigrant Status

December 30, 2008

The DHS has submitted an interim rule relating to Adjustment of Status to Permanent Residency for aliens in T or U nonimmigrant visa status, which would be effective from January 12, 2009. The DHS is amending its regulations to permit aliens in lawful T or U nonimmigrant status to apply for adjustment of status to lawful permanent residence. This rule provides that family members of a principal T or U nonimmigrant granted or seeking adjustment of status may also apply for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. This rule also provides for adjustment of status or approval of an immigrant petition for certain family members of T or U applicants who were never admitted to the United States in T or U nonimmigrant status.

Для справки:
T-1 Visa is Suitable For:
• Victims of severe forms of human trafficking, sex trade or forced labor, who are physically present in the U.S. by way of such trafficking
U-1 Visa is Suitable For:
• Victims of criminal activity such as rape, torture, domestic abuse, sexual assault, prostitution, kidnapping, blackmail, false imprisonment or manslaughter