Abogada Lorena Rivas l Abogada de Inmigración #inmigracion
In this segment, a speaker (identified as Stephanie) recounts a recent shooting in Los Angeles where she, her parents, her cousin, and her mother were caught in the crossfire and her car was hit by three bullets. She asks whether they can apply for a U visa as victims of a crime. The attorney explains that even though the bullets may not have been directly aimed at them, the incident qualifies as a "reckless" act—defined as conduct without regard for safety that could cause injury. Under U‑visa regulations, victims of such crimes are eligible, provided they have a police report and cooperate with law‑enforcement. The attorney affirms that they meet the victim‑of‑crime requirement and can pursue the U‑visa application, emphasizing the importance of documenting the incident with the police report and following the required procedural steps.
