How to Get a U-Visa for Victims of Crimes and Criminal Activity There is a special nonimmigrant Visa or status established for victims of qualifying criminal activity committed in the United States and this article will focus on how to get a U-visa.. This includes crimes/activity  committed in Indian Country, military installations, and the territories and possessions of the United States. But this is not enough. The victim must also have information about the criminal activity and the victim must have been helpful, is being helpful, or is likely to be helpful to the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity. Any other ideas? … Read entire article »