Form I-918Last checked against USCIS sources: November 6, 2026

Form I-918, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status

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Quick answer

Form I-918 is the U visa petition. It is for victims of qualifying crimes in the U.S. who suffered substantial harm and cooperated with police or prosecutors. A signed certification from the agency (Supplement B) is required.

USCIS fee

Filing fee: $0

Source: USCIS fee schedule, Form G-1055

Who files: The crime victim
For whom: Victims of qualifying crimes, and some family members
How to file: By mail to the address listed for Form I-918.
What happens next: USCIS reviews the petition. There is an annual cap and a long wait.

Checklist: what to gather

Check what you already have. Nothing you check is sent or saved.

Form I-918, Supplement B certificationSigned by the police, prosecutor or other certifying agency.
Police report or court records about the crime
Your personal statement
Proof of harmMedical or counseling records, photos, letters.
Passport or government photo IDInclude the biographic page of the passport if you have one.
Every immigration paper you have receivedNotices, I-94 records, prior applications, court papers and any orders. Bring copies even if you think they do not matter.
Records of any arrest, ticket or chargeCertified court dispositions, even if the case was dismissed. Ask us before filing if you have any.

See JLA's full preparation list for this kind of case

Common mistakes that cause delays

Filing without the signed Supplement B.
Leaving out your own arrests or immigration history.

Questions people ask

Do I need a police report?

You need the agency certification. A report helps show what happened.

Want our team to review it?

We will tell you whether this is the right form for you and what is missing before you file.

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Official form

Download the newest edition and instructions free from USCIS. It opens the government website in a new tab.

uscis.gov/i-918

Sources: the USCIS Form I-918 page and the USCIS fee schedule (Form G-1055). Checked November 6, 2026. General information, not legal advice. Every case is different.