Fuiste una víctima de un crimen y quieres un permiso de trabajo?

18 Jun 2021 · 38 min
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In this live Spanish-language Q&A, immigration attorney Lorena Rivas explains recent Biden administration changes that allow victims of crimes with pending U‑visa applications to obtain work authorization much sooner—potentially within six months of filing. She outlines the U‑visa’s eligibility criteria (qualifying crimes, police certification, and the 10,000‑visa annual cap), its benefits (four‑year work permit, path to permanent residence after three years, and eventual citizenship), and the process steps (police certification, filing forms, biometrics, and waiting for a prima‑facie determination). Rivas also discusses derivative benefits for spouses, children, parents, and siblings, and how the new rule speeds up work permits and allows earlier family reunification. Throughout the session she answers numerous viewer questions about related relief options—cancellation of removal, asylum, DACA, VAWA, T‑visa, and criminal records—clarifying misconceptions (e.g., no automatic relief after ten years in the U.S., no need for a new filing to get the work permit). She provides practical guidance on scheduling consultations, fees, and contact information, and emphasizes that each case requires individualized review.

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