What is a visa?

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The U-2 visa is a nonimmigrant visa issued for family. Nonimmigrant visas are admitted for people who intend to stay in the US temporarily. U-2 visas accounted for 0% of all issued visas in FY 2024.
In FY 2024,

148

visas issued by the US were U-2 visas

The U-2 visa is a nonimmigrant visa designated for the spouse of a U-1 visa holder who is a victim of qualifying criminal activity. This visa allows the spouse to accompany or join the U-1 holder in the United States for the duration of their stay. U-2 holders are authorized to work in the United States and may also be eligible to apply for permanent resident status contingent on the U-1 holder's status and cooperation with law enforcement.

The length of stay for a U-2 visa is generally up to four years, with the possibility of extension in certain circumstances, allowing the spouse to remain in the United States as long as the primary U-1 visa holder maintains their status.

The State Department does not maintain a cap on U-2 visas.

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