What is a visa ?

Updated Mar. 24, 2026Refreshed annually
The U-1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa issued for safety. Nonimmigrant visas are admitted for people who intend to stay in the US temporarily. U-1 visas accounted for 0% of all issued visas in FY 2024.
In FY 2024,

155

visas issued by the US were U-1 visas

The U-1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa designed for victims of certain crimes who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse and are willing to assist law enforcement and government officials in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity. The crime must have occurred in the United States or violated US federal law.

The length of stay for a U-1 visa is typically up to four years, with the possibility of extensions if the individual continues to meet eligibility requirements and if their presence is necessary for the investigation or prosecution of the crime.

The State Department maintains an annual cap of 10,000 U-1 visas.

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