Form I-929 | Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 Nonimmigrant
Purpose of Form
There is a special procedure in the US, which gives victims of crimes a possibility to get the status of U nonimmigrant status. This status ensures you special immigrant benefits if you are a victim of serious crimes. In fact, this status was created in order to eliminate all obstacles on the way of solving crimes. Moreover, this status is available not only people who stay in the US legally but also illegal undocumented immigrants. In some cases, victims can apply for these benefits on behalf of other family members in order to get family member’s help in the US.
Special Instructions
If you want to get this status, you should fill the form I-929 (Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 Nonimmigrant).
Related
Download form I-929
/resource/download-form-i-92/amp/
Form I-817 | Application for Family Unity Benefits
/form/form-i-817-or-application-for-family-unity-benefits/amp/
In case you lose your work permit (EAD) or it is stolen or even mutilated – what should you do?
/faq/in-case-you-lose-your-work-permit-ead-or-it-is-stolen-or-even-multilated/amp/
Form I-918 | Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status
/form/form-i-918-or-petition-for-u-nonimmigrant-status/amp/
Form I-924 | Application For Regional Center Designation Under the Immigrant Investor Program
/form/form-i-924-or-application-for-regional-center-designation-under-the-immigrant-investor-program/amp/
What is the purpose of Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative?
/faq/what-is-the-purpose-of-form-i-130-petition-for-alie/amp/
Recent posts
DV-2026 Deadline: What Diversity Visa Winners Must Do Before September 30
A time-sensitive, official-source checklist for DV-2026 selectees: confirm selection safely, understand Visa Bulletin cut-offs, prepare for the right process, and act before the fiscal-year deadline.
Form I-9 Update for August 2026: Which Version Employers Must Use Now
A practical August 2026 update for employers on the correct Form I-9 edition, where to check the expiration date, and how to update an onboarding workflow without confusing new hires or existing records.
August 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 India Unavailable, Filing Charts, and DV-2026 Deadlines
A plain-English guide to the August 2026 Visa Bulletin, with the employment-based, family-based, and Diversity Visa details applicants should check before acting.
How to Change Your Address With USCIS After Moving: E-COA, AR-11, and Pending Cases
A practical, official-source guide to reporting a move to USCIS, including pending cases, sponsors, receipt numbers, and situations requiring special instructions.
July 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 India Unavailable and What Applicants Should Do
The July 2026 Visa Bulletin brings major employment-based green card changes, including EB-2 India becoming unavailable for the rest of FY 2026, EB-1 India retrogression, and EB-5 unreserved India unavailability.
Form I-20 and I-901 SEVIS Fee Before the F-1 Visa Interview
A pre-interview guide for F-1 students covering Form I-20 review, SEVIS fee timing, payment basics, and the documents students commonly prepare before the visa interview.