How Bail Works in Texas: What You Need to Know
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Often when undocumented immigrants are the victims of criminal activity, they are hesitant to report the crime for fear of facing deportation. Since 2007, victims of certain serious crimes in the United States have been able to apply for a U Visa or an I-360 petition, which will allow them to stay and work in the United States temporarily. If you or a loved one are afraid of reporting a crime because of your citizenship status would be well advised to obtain more information about their legal options by contacting Austin immigration attorneys Peek Law Group .
A U Visa provides an opportunity for victims of certain crimes to report the incident without fear of an investigation into their own activities. This level of protection was not available a few years ago when it was more common for crimes to go unreported and for criminals to avoid prosecution and punishment.
Only victims of certain criminal acts may potentially receive a U Visa. Some of the crimes covered by U Visas include abduction, abusive sexual contact, blackmail, domestic violence, felonious assault, incest, kidnapping, manslaughter, murder, perjury, prostitution, rape, sexual assault, torture, trafficking and unlawful criminal restraint.
It is important for all victims of serious crimes to research their options for legal protection by consulting with a knowledgeable and compassionate immigration lawyer.
Being the victim of a serious crime is not the only requirement for obtaining a U Visa. Undocumented immigrants who would like a U Visa must:
It is often necessary for victims of serious crimes in Austin to receive legal guidance. Even the application process can prove complicated. For example, immigrants who wish to obtain temporary citizenship will first have to file a petition for non-immigrant status. They will have to work directly with a federal, state or city law enforcement agency or a prosecutor, judge or other authority responsible for handling the crime.
Unfortunately, immigration officials may only grant 10,000 U Visas in any given fiscal year. That means that they have to decline U Visa applications if they have already granted 10,000 between October 1 and September 30.
Those who are not granted a U Visa may have to join the waiting list that will be considered in the next fiscal year. The limit of 10,000, however, does not apply to spouses, parents, children and unmarried siblings of the applicant. It is important, however, that the limited number of available U Visas does not deter victims of serious crimes. When crimes go unreported, more people could become victims.
Applications submitted to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services must include specific documentation, including a letter certified by local, state or federal law enforcement, photos, medical records, personal testimony and other evidence. The process, as with most immigration proceedings, can be tedious. Sometimes, applicants wait up to a year to get their U Visas. An experienced Austin immigration attorney can make sure that the application is properly filed and that the process is moving along efficiently.
Contact Peek Law Group to learn more about your legal rights and options for protecting yourself and others who may suffer injury or worse due to criminal activity. Help is available by calling (512)-474-4445 or filling out an online contact form.
Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.
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Evading Arrest Felony
Fail To Stop Render Aid 3rd Degree Felony
POCS 3rd Degree
Felony Money Laundering
Felony Delivery of Marijuana
Driving While License Suspended
Fictitious Inspection Sticker
DWI 4th
Burglary of Habitation w Intent to commit Assault & Possession of Child Pornography, both 2nd Degree Felonies
separate charges of Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon
Motion to Revoke Probation 2nd Degree Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance And Assault Family Violence
Theft
Assault Family Violence
Assault
DWI
Assault Family Violence 3rd Degree Felony and a Felony Motion to Revoke Probation
Discharge of Firearm in Public
Theft
DWI
DWI With a Child/State Jail Felony
Theft – 3rd Degree Felony
Failure to Identify-Fugitive
Second Degree Sexual Assault/Third Degree Assault Family Violence
DWI 2 Class A Misdemeanor
3rd Degree Felony Possession of Marijuana
Misdemeanor Theft
Sexual Assault of Child
Felony DWI Probation
Possession of Controlled Substance Felony
3rd Degree POCS School Zone, UUMV, and Fail ID
Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon, First Offer From the D.A. Was 5 Years in Prison
Assault Family Violence
Assault-Family Violence
Sexual Assault
P.T.C.
R.C.S.
Fictitious Inspection Sticker
POCS 3rd Degree
Aggravated Continuous Sexual Assault of Child
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