A little over 6 years ago, ILS began working with a client from Mexico who now lives in Nelson County. As a survivor of extreme domestic violence who participated in the investigation of the crimes committed against her, she received the certification from law enforcement necessary to pursue a U visa. ILS assisted her with that application, and this month, she finally received approval. Now, she has legal status in the United States and will be eligible to apply for permanent residence three years from now.

Thank you, everyone on the ILS team, who commits to serve clients from the beginning to the end of these long processes.

A U visa is a visa for victims of certain crimes who can be helpful to law enforcement and government in investigating and prosecuting criminal activity.