U NONIMMIGRANT STATUS PACKET
FORM I-918 (PRINCIPAL) AND I-918A (DERIVATIVES)
COVER LETTER AND EVIDENCE CHECKLIST
Filing Overview
- Principal applicant: [NAME], A#: [A-NUMBER]
- Derivatives: [SPOUSE/CHILD/PARENT/SIBLING, if eligible] with names/A#s.
- Qualifying crime: [CRIME TYPE]; Date/location: [DETAILS]
- Certification: Form I-918 Supplement B signed by [CERTIFYING AGENCY], dated [DATE], valid through [DATE].
- Law enforcement cooperation: [DESCRIPTION]
- Bona fide determination/EAD request: [YES/NO]
Packet Order (suggested)
1) Cover letter (this document).
2) Form I-918 (principal) signed.
3) Form I-918A for each derivative (signed).
4) Form I-918B certification (original or acceptable copy) within validity window.
5) Personal declaration(s) detailing victimization and cooperation.
6) Police reports/charging docs/court records.
7) Medical/mental health records related to harm.
8) Evidence of helpfulness (detective/DA letters, emails, subpoenas, court attendance).
9) Identity and relationship evidence: passports/IDs, birth/marriage certificates with translations.
10) G-28, G-1145, passport photos (per USCIS spec).
11) Public safety/favorable discretion evidence: community letters, employment/school records, rehabilitation if needed.
12) Waiver filings (I-192) if inadmissibility issues present.
Cover Letter Body (sample)
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Date: [DATE]
USCIS VSC (U Visa Unit) [ADDRESS]
RE: Form I-918 Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status (Principal: [NAME, A#]) and Derivative(s): [LIST]
Dear Sir/Madam:
Enclosed please find the U visa petitions for the principal and listed derivatives. A valid Form I-918B from [AGENCY] confirms victimization of a qualifying crime and helpfulness. Supporting declarations and evidence of harm and cooperation are included as indexed above.
Sincerely,
[NAME/ATTORNEY]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE] | [EMAIL]
Practice Notes
- Track I-918B expiration; obtain renewal if filing delayed.
- Include I-192 with inadmissibility risks; note bona fide process and EAD eligibility.
- Maintain safe contact information and confidentiality.
- Derivative eligibility depends on principal's age and relationship at filing; confirm before submission.