Asking for U visa certification
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Asking for U visa certification
Who to contact: the police department or district attorney's office that handled the crime, or the judge in a related case.
What to say on the phone: "Hello. I am the victim in case number ________. I want to ask for a U visa certification, Form I-918 Supplement B. Who handles these requests, and where do I send it?"
What to put in a short letter:
- My name and date of birth: ____________________
- Case or report number: ____________________
- Date and place of the crime: ____________________
- "I am asking you to complete Form I-918, Supplement B, U Nonimmigrant Status Certification. A blank copy is attached."
- "California Penal Code section 679.10 asks certifying entities to process requests within 30 days, or 7 days if the person is in removal proceedings."
- Am I in removal proceedings? Yes / No
- How to reach me safely: ____________________
Keep a record
- Date I sent it: ____________________
- How I sent it (mail, email, in person): ____________________
- Name of the person I spoke with: ____________________
- Date I followed up: ____________________
If they say no: ask for the reason in writing, and call your lawyer.
From Survivor Immigration Complete Guide. Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.