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for victims of <a href="/wiki/Crime_in_the_United_States" title="Crime in the United States">crimes</a> (and their immediate family members) who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse while in the U.S. and who are willing to assist law enforcement and government officials in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity.<sup id="cite_ref-Gov-U_Status_1-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Gov-U_Status-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> It permits such victims to enter or remain in the US when they might not otherwise be able to do so. An advantage that comes along with the acceptance of a U-visa is the individual will have deportation protection which is important when they are collaborating with law enforcement. </p><p>The US <a href="/wiki/United_States_Congress" title="United States Congress">Congress</a> created the U nonimmigrant visa with the passage of the <a href="/wiki/Victims_of_Trafficking_and_Violence_Protection_Act" class="mw-redirect" title="Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act">Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act</a> (including the Battered Immigrant Women’s Protection Act) in October 2000. The legislation was intended to strengthen the ability of law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute cases of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking of people, and other crimes while, at the same time, offer protection to victims of such crimes. The legislation also helps law enforcement agencies to better serve victims of crimes. </p> <meta property="mw:PageProp/toc" /> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Eligibility">Eligibility</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=U_visa&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: Eligibility"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Requirements">Requirements</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=U_visa&action=edit&section=2" title="Edit section: Requirements"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>There are six legal requirements for U nonimmigrant status: </p> <ul><li>The applicant must have been a victim of a qualifying criminal activity.</li> <li>The applicant must have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of having been a victim of these criminal activities.</li> <li>The applicant must have information concerning that criminal activity.</li> <li>The applicant must have been helpful, is being helpful, or is likely to be helpful in the investigation or prosecution of the crime.</li> <li>The criminal activity occurred in the United States or violated U.S. laws.</li> <li>The applicant is admissible to the United States under current U.S. immigration laws and regulations; those who are not admissible may apply for a waiver.<sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Qualifying_criminal_activity">Qualifying criminal activity</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=U_visa&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: Qualifying criminal activity"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Crimes whose victims may qualify for U nonimmigrant status include: </p> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1184024115">.mw-parser-output .div-col{margin-top:0.3em;column-width:30em}.mw-parser-output .div-col-small{font-size:90%}.mw-parser-output .div-col-rules{column-rule:1px solid #aaa}.mw-parser-output .div-col dl,.mw-parser-output .div-col ol,.mw-parser-output .div-col ul{margin-top:0}.mw-parser-output .div-col li,.mw-parser-output .div-col dd{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column}</style><div class="div-col" style="column-width: 25em;"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Kidnapping" title="Kidnapping">Abduction</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Sexual_abuse" title="Sexual abuse">Abusive sexual contact</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Blackmail" title="Blackmail">Blackmail</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Domestic_violence" title="Domestic violence">Domestic violence</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Extortion" title="Extortion">Extortion</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/False_imprisonment" title="False imprisonment">False imprisonment</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Female_genital_mutilation" title="Female genital mutilation">Female genital mutilation</a></li> <li>Felonious <a href="/wiki/Assault" title="Assault">assault</a></li> <li>Fraud in foreign labor contracting</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Hostage" title="Hostage">Hostage</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Incest" title="Incest">Incest</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Involuntary_servitude" title="Involuntary servitude">Involuntary servitude</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Manslaughter" title="Manslaughter">Manslaughter</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Murder" title="Murder">Murder</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Obstruction_of_justice" class="mw-redirect" title="Obstruction of justice">Obstruction of justice</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Peonage" class="mw-redirect" title="Peonage">Peonage</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Perjury" title="Perjury">Perjury</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Prostitution" title="Prostitution">Prostitution</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Rape" title="Rape">Rape</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Sexual_assault" title="Sexual assault">Sexual assault</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Sexual_exploitation" class="mw-redirect" title="Sexual exploitation">Sexual exploitation</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/History_of_slavery" title="History of slavery">Slave trade</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Stalking" title="Stalking">Stalking</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Torture" title="Torture">Torture</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Human_trafficking_in_the_United_States" title="Human trafficking in the United States">Trafficking</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Witness_tampering" title="Witness tampering">Witness tampering</a></li> <li>Unlawful criminal restraint</li> <li>Other related crimes, including <a href="/wiki/Attempt" title="Attempt">attempt</a>, <a href="/wiki/Conspiracy_(criminal)" class="mw-redirect" title="Conspiracy (criminal)">conspiracy</a>, or <a href="/wiki/Solicitation" title="Solicitation">solicitation</a> of any of these offenses, or similar activity where the <a href="/wiki/Element_(criminal_law)" title="Element (criminal law)">elements of the crime</a> are substantially similar.</li></ul> </div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Certification_of_helpfulness">Certification of helpfulness</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=U_visa&action=edit&section=4" title="Edit section: Certification of helpfulness"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>A petition for U nonimmigrant status must also contain a <i>certification of helpfulness</i> in the form of a U Nonimmigrant Status Certification (Form I-918, Supplement B) from a certifying law enforcement agency. This document demonstrates the petitioner "has been helpful, is being helpful, or is likely to be helpful" in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity. </p><p>The government entities which are considered "certifying agencies" for the purpose of a U visa application include <a href="/wiki/Law_enforcement_in_the_United_States" title="Law enforcement in the United States">federal, state or local law enforcement agencies</a>, <a href="/wiki/Prosecutor" title="Prosecutor">prosecutors</a>, and <a href="/wiki/Judge" title="Judge">judges</a>, as well as <a href="/wiki/Child_protective_services" title="Child protective services">child protective services</a>, the <a href="/wiki/Equal_Employment_Opportunity_Commission" title="Equal Employment Opportunity Commission">Equal Employment Opportunity Commission</a>, and the <a href="/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Labor" title="United States Department of Labor">Department of Labor</a>. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="U_visa-based_adjustment_of_status:_obtaining_a_green_card/lawful_permanent_residence"><span id="U_visa-based_adjustment_of_status:_obtaining_a_green_card.2Flawful_permanent_residence"></span>U visa-based adjustment of status: obtaining a green card/lawful permanent residence</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=U_visa&action=edit&section=5" title="Edit section: U visa-based adjustment of status: obtaining a green card/lawful permanent residence"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>After three years of continuous physical presence in the United States while in U nonimmigrant status, a U visa holder may be eligible to adjust status and become a lawful permanent resident if certain requirements are met.<sup id="cite_ref-Gov-U_Status_1-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Gov-U_Status-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>An applicant for U visa-based adjustment of status must still be in valid U status at the time he or she files the Form I-485,<sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> which is the date on which U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) receives the properly-completed application. </p><p>With the completed and signed Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, applicants must submit: </p> <ul><li>Evidence to show the applicant's approval as a U nonimmigrant;</li> <li>A <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.immigrationexamdoctor.com/blog/when-should-submit-form-i-693">complete Form I-693</a>, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, signed and filled out by <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.immigrationexamdoctor.com/about-dr-gordon">a designated civil surgeon</a>;<sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>The applicant's birth certificate and a complete certified English translation of the birth certificate if it is not in English;<sup id="cite_ref-uscis.gov_5-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-uscis.gov-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>Copies of all pages of all passports (and/or other travel documents) the applicant has had that have been valid at any time while he or she has been in U status, or an explanation regarding why the passport(s) are unavailable or lacking;<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>A self-affidavit by the applicant himself or herself attesting to three years of continuous physical presence in the United States since being admitted as a U nonimmigrant and listing the dates of any departures from and arrivals to the United States while in U status;<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>Evidence to show at least three years of continuous physical presence since being admitted as a U nonimmigrant;<sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>Evidence that the applicant has not unreasonably refused to provide assistance in a criminal investigation or prosecution;<sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>Evidence to show that discretionary adjustment of status is merited based on humanitarian grounds/family unity/public interest;<sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and</li> <li>Evidence of relationship to the U-1 principal (if applying to adjust status as the derivative family member of a U-1).</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Types_of_U-visas">Types of U-visas</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=U_visa&action=edit&section=6" title="Edit section: Types of U-visas"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The specific types of U-visas are: </p> <ul><li>U-1 visas - for persons who were crime victims and fit the other criteria</li> <li>U-2 visas - spouses of U-1 applicants</li> <li>U-3 visas - children of U-1 applicants</li> <li>U-4 visas - parents of U-1 applicants who are unmarried and under 21</li> <li>U-5 visas - minor siblings of U-1 applicants who are unmarried and under 21</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Issues">Issues</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=U_visa&action=edit&section=7" title="Edit section: Issues"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Backlog_of_cases">Backlog of cases</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=U_visa&action=edit&section=8" title="Edit section: Backlog of cases"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>As of January 2016, there is a backlog of 64,000 requested U-visas, but only 10,000 U-1 visas can be issued per year.<sup id="cite_ref-Gov-U_Status_1-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Gov-U_Status-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-npr_11-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-npr-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> (There is no limit on the number of "derivative" U visas—U visas other than U-1.<sup id="cite_ref-Gov-U_Status_1-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Gov-U_Status-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>) Some police departments do not certify any applicants as cooperating, either for political reasons or due to confusion over the law, though in some jurisdictions like California and New York City, there are laws or policies which require prompt certification of anyone eligible.<sup id="cite_ref-npr_11-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-npr-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Visa_fraud">Visa fraud</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=U_visa&action=edit&section=9" title="Edit section: Visa fraud"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Abuse of the U-visa often occurs when immigrant applicants stage crimes in order to obtain eligibility. Fake crime victims may pay thousands of dollars to obtain U-visa eligibility, while business venues involved in the scheme are also paid to host the fake crimes. A notable case from 2023 involved an organized multi-state operation to falsify robberies of immigrants for U-visas, while another case from 2024 saw a fake robber being killed by an armed bystander.<sup id="cite_ref-Seattle_Times_12-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Seattle_Times-12"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>12<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-13" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-13"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-14" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-14"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>A 2022 <a href="/wiki/Department_of_Homeland_Security_Office_of_Inspector_General" title="Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General">Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General</a> report concluded that the U-visa program was mismanaged and susceptible to fraud, with fraudulent petitioners gaining U-visa benefits while legitimate victims had to wait for years. The report surveyed 57 law enforcement agencies across the United States and concluded that the U-visa program is not helpful for solving crimes, with 61% of respondents stating that the U-visa program did not significantly improve their ability to investigate and solve crimes. 54% of respondents also believed that U-visa petitioners abuse the program.<sup id="cite_ref-15" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-15"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>15<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="California-specific_benefits">California-specific benefits</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=U_visa&action=edit&section=10" title="Edit section: California-specific benefits"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Once approved for the visa the individual may receive state benefits such as Cal Fresh.<sup id="cite_ref-16" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-16"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>16<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The CAPI program is fully funded by the state and aims to offer regular monetary assistance to non-citizen individuals who are aged, blind, or disabled and cannot receive SSI/SSP benefits because of their immigration status.<sup id="cite_ref-17" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-17"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>17<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Individuals with a pending application qualify for work authorization under a USCIS statute; once approved for the visa the individual will receive longer term work authorization.<sup id="cite_ref-18" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-18"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>18<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Once approved the recipient may refer their immediate family members (spouse, unmarried children under the age of 21, or siblings under the age of 21) by filing a I-918A, and they will be almost certainly approved.<sup id="cite_ref-19" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-19"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>19<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Statistics">Statistics</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=U_visa&action=edit&section=11" title="Edit section: Statistics"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Number_of_visas_issued_by_year">Number of visas issued by year</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=U_visa&action=edit&section=12" title="Edit section: Number of visas issued by year"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Although the U status was created in October 2000, the first visas based on this status were issued in Fiscal Year 2009. In the table below includes data from fiscal years, so for instance the year 2009 refers to the period from October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009.<sup id="cite_ref-visa-approvals_20-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-visa-approvals-20"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>20<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Note that this only counts U visas issued at embassies and consulates outside the United States, and does not include people who changed non-immigrant status to U status within the United States (through <a href="/w/index.php?title=Form_I-918&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Form I-918 (page does not exist)">Form I-918</a>). </p> <table class="wikitable"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr> <td rowspan="3"><b>Period</b> </td> <th colspan="12">Petitions by Case Status </th></tr> <tr> <th colspan="4">Victims of Criminal Activities </th> <th colspan="4">Family Members </th> <th colspan="4">Fiscal Year Total </th></tr> <tr> <th><b>Petitions</b> <p><b>Received</b> </p> </th> <th><b>Approved</b> </th> <th><b>Denied</b> </th> <th><b>Pending</b> </th> <th><b>Petitions</b> <p><b>Received</b> </p> </th> <th><b>Approved</b> </th> <th><b>Denied</b> </th> <th><b>Pending</b> </th> <th><b>Petitions</b> <p><b>Received</b> </p> </th> <th><b>Approved</b> </th> <th><b>Denied</b> </th> <th><b>Pending</b> </th></tr> <tr> <td><b>Fiscal Year - Total</b> </td> <td colspan="4"> </td> <td colspan="4"> </td> <td colspan="4"> </td></tr> <tr> <td>2009 </td> <td>6,850 </td> <td>6,045 </td> <td>661 </td> <td>11,740 </td> <td>4,102 </td> <td>2,838 </td> <td>158 </td> <td>9,275 </td> <td>10,952 </td> <td>8,883 </td> <td>819 </td> <td>21,015 </td></tr> <tr> <td>2010 </td> <td>9,657 </td> <td>10,015 </td> <td>3,995 </td> <td>7,480 </td> <td>6,418 </td> <td>9,315 </td> <td>2,576 </td> <td>6,242 </td> <td>16,075 </td> <td>19,330 </td> <td>6,571 </td> <td>13,722 </td></tr> <tr> <td>2011 </td> <td>14,647 </td> <td>10,025 </td> <td>2,007 </td> <td>10,250 </td> <td>10,033 </td> <td>7,602 </td> <td>1,645 </td> <td>8,329 </td> <td>24,680 </td> <td>17,627 </td> <td>3,652 </td> <td>18,579 </td></tr> <tr> <td>2012 </td> <td>21,141 </td> <td>10,031 </td> <td>1,684 </td> <td>19,824 </td> <td>15,126 </td> <td>7,421 </td> <td>1,465 </td> <td>15,592 </td> <td>36,267 </td> <td>17,452 </td> <td>3,149 </td> <td>35,416 </td></tr> <tr> <td>2013 </td> <td>25,486 </td> <td>10,022 </td> <td>1,840 </td> <td>33,409 </td> <td>18,266 </td> <td>7,724 </td> <td>1,234 </td> <td>24,480 </td> <td>43,752 </td> <td>17,746 </td> <td>3,074 </td> <td>57,889 </td></tr> <tr> <td>2014 </td> <td>26,089 </td> <td>10,077 </td> <td>3,662 </td> <td>45,814 </td> <td>19,297 </td> <td>8,457 </td> <td>2,655 </td> <td>32,948 </td> <td>45,386 </td> <td>18,534 </td> <td>6,317 </td> <td>78,762 </td></tr> <tr> <td>2015 </td> <td>30,129 </td> <td>10,060 </td> <td>2,440 </td> <td>63,779 </td> <td>22,636 </td> <td>7,649 </td> <td>1,754 </td> <td>46,507 </td> <td>52,765 </td> <td>17,709 </td> <td>4,194 </td> <td>110,286 </td></tr> <tr> <td>2016 </td> <td>34,797 </td> <td>10,019 </td> <td>1,761 </td> <td>87,290 </td> <td>25,469 </td> <td>7,624 </td> <td>1,257 </td> <td>63,616 </td> <td>60,266 </td> <td>17,643 </td> <td>3,018 </td> <td>150,906 </td></tr> <tr> <td>2017 </td> <td>37,287 </td> <td>10,011 </td> <td>2,042 </td> <td>112,272 </td> <td>25,703 </td> <td>7,628 </td> <td>1,612 </td> <td>79,971 </td> <td>62,990 </td> <td>17,639 </td> <td>3,654 </td> <td>192,243 </td></tr> <tr> <td>2018 </td> <td>34,967 </td> <td>10,009 </td> <td>2,317 </td> <td>134,714 </td> <td>24,024 </td> <td>7,906 </td> <td>1,991 </td> <td>94,050 </td> <td>58,991 </td> <td>17,915 </td> <td>4,308 </td> <td>228,764 </td></tr> <tr> <td>2019 </td> <td>28,364 </td> <td>10,010 </td> <td>2,733 </td> <td>151,758 </td> <td>18,861 </td> <td>7,846 </td> <td>2,397 </td> <td>103,737 </td> <td>47,225 </td> <td>17,856 </td> <td>5,130 </td> <td>255,495 </td></tr> <tr> <td>2020 </td> <td>22,358 </td> <td>10,013 </td> <td>2,693 </td> <td>161,708 </td> <td>14,090 </td> <td>7,212 </td> <td>2,472 </td> <td>108,366 </td> <td>36,448 </td> <td>17,225 </td> <td>5,165 </td> <td>270,074 </td></tr> <tr> <td>2021 </td> <td>21,874 </td> <td>10,003 </td> <td>3,594 </td> <td>170,805 </td> <td>15,290 </td> <td>6,728 </td> <td>3,085 </td> <td>114,450 </td> <td>37,164 </td> <td>16,731 </td> <td>6,679 </td> <td>285,255 </td></tr> <tr> <td>2022 </td> <td>30,120 </td> <td>10,003 </td> <td>2,992 </td> <td>189,381 </td> <td>20,954 </td> <td>7,423 </td> <td>2,803 </td> <td>126,158 </td> <td>51,074 </td> <td>17,426 </td> <td>5,795 </td> <td>315,539 </td></tr></tbody></table><p><sup id="cite_ref-21" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-21"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>21<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="References">References</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=U_visa&action=edit&section=13" title="Edit 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<ul><li><a href="/wiki/B_visa" title="B visa">B-1</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/B_visa" title="B visa">B-2</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Transit</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd hlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/C-1_visa" title="C-1 visa">C-1</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/C-2_visa" title="C-2 visa">C-2</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/C-3_visa" title="C-3 visa">C-3</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%"><a href="/wiki/Northern_Mariana_Islands" title="Northern Mariana Islands">Northern Mariana Islands</a></th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even hlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/CW-1_visa" title="CW-1 visa">CW-1</a></li> <li><a href="/w/index.php?title=CW-2_visa&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="CW-2 visa (page does not 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title="G-5 visa">G-5</a></li></ul></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Temporary worker</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd hlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/H-1A_visa" title="H-1A visa">H-1A</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/H-1B_visa" title="H-1B visa">H-1B</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/H-1B1_visa" title="H-1B1 visa">H-1B1</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/H-1C_visa" title="H-1C visa">H-1C</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/H-2A_Visa" class="mw-redirect" title="H-2A Visa">H-2A</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/H-2B_visa" title="H-2B visa">H-2B</a></li> <li><a href="/w/index.php?title=H-2R_visa&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="H-2R visa (page does not exist)">H-2R</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/H-3_visa" title="H-3 visa">H-3</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/H-4_visa" title="H-4 visa">H-4</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Media / 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