U Visa / Youth Visa (Accompanied by a Lawyer (Licensed) Time- 35 min

The Juvenile U Visa is a visa category designed specifically for certain youth who are victims of serious crimes and who assist in the investigation or prosecution of those crimes. This visa is intended for people under the age of 21 who are eligible for the U Visa (U Nonimmigrant Visa) but cannot apply on their own because they are minors.

Some of the common requirements for the Youth U Visa include:

1. **Be under 21 years of age:** Applicants must be under 21 years of age at the time of applying.

2. **Being a victim of a serious crime:** Applicants must have been victims of a serious crime that occurred in the United States or that violates United States federal laws. These crimes can include physical violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, child exploitation, among others.

3. **Cooperation with authorities:** Applicants must have cooperated, be willing to cooperate, or have cooperated in the investigation or prosecution of crimes committed against them.

4. **Government Certification:** The federal or state prosecutor, police, Department of Children and Family Affairs or a relevant government agency must certify that the applicant is the victim of a serious crime and has cooperated, is cooperating or is willing to cooperate in the investigation or prosecution of crimes.

Youth U Visa applicants may be eligible to receive additional benefits, such as work authorization and the ability to apply for permanent residency after meeting certain requirements.