In 2022, some undocumented people who entered the United States without papers were flown from Florida and Texas to Martha’s Vineyard by Governor DeSantis. Now, some of them have permission to stay and work in the US. This is because a sheriff in Texas started investigating whether these people agreed to go to Martha’s Vineyard or not.
These undocumented immigrants, often called “illegal aliens,” are using the U Visa program. U visas are meant to help people who were victims of or seriously hurt by crimes. So many people are applying for this type of visa that there are over 334,000 cases waiting for processing.
The immigrants claim that DeSantis and other Florida authorities tricked them into participating in the flight operation two years ago. The authorities made false commitments regarding employment and housing. The two chartered flights carrying the undocumented individuals originally departed from San Antonio, Texas. They made a brief stopover in Florida before reaching their destination at Martha’s Vineyard. Which is an island located off the coast of Massachusetts. A lawyer for some of the illegal aliens said that 3 out of the 49 people who were moved to Martha’s Vineyard passed the first test for the U Visa.
The U Visa is for victims of certain qualifying criminal activities, including human trafficking. A U Visa protects victims of severe offenses from further mistreatment. It is for victims of certain crimes who have suffered physical or mental abuse and assists law enforcement agencies. This visa also assists government officials in investigating and prosecuting the crimes. U Visas allow immigrants who are victims of crimes to live and work in the US for 4 years or more. These crimes can include domestic violence or sex crimes. After 3 years of living in the US, a U visa holder and their immediate family can apply for green cards.
There are a limited number of U Visas available each year. If you or a family member were a victim of a crime or domestic abuse and want to live in the United States, you may be able to apply for a U Visa. Contact an experienced U visa lawyer. We can ensure your application is complete and has no mistakes that may result in your application being denied or rejected. Contact the skilled immigration attorneys at Godoy Law Office today at 630-630-345-4164 to schedule your initial appointment.
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Immigration Attorney Mario Godoy has years of experience guiding clients with immigration issues through the immigration process along with guiding clients through the criminal case. Godoy focuses on family-based immigration law, business immigration law, removal defense, and criminal defense representation of immigrants. A criminal charge or conviction can be devastating to your immigration case. With over a decade of immigration law experience and memories of family members who were deported due to bad legal advice, Godoy is committed to helping other immigrant families receive the legal justice they deserve. As a legal entrepreneur who practices immigration law, criminal law, estate and probate law, and running two successful law firms, Mario Godoy understands the importance of keeping families together and making a home and future in America.
