Form I-918: Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status
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What is Form I-918?
Form I-918 is used to petition for U nonimmigrant status, which is for victims of certain qualifying crimes who have been helpful to law enforcement. After approval, a U-1 recipient may live and work in the United States and may later apply for a green card.
Who files it: Victims of qualifying criminal activity, filing for themselves.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Signed law enforcement certification on Form I-918 Supplement B
- Evidence of substantial physical or mental abuse from the crime
- Personal statement about the criminal activity
- Evidence of helpfulness to law enforcement
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-918 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-918
When you run an audit from the Form Workspace, FormVeritas reviews the answers you entered using checks written for this form's fields.
Answers left blank 11 checks
Points out blank answers in the places its checks for this form look at.
Areas include: addresses; marriage and family details; and Yes/No answers and their explanations.
How entries are written 36 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: names; Social Security numbers; passports, visas and arrival records; addresses; telephone numbers and email addresses; and the interpreter, preparer and representative sections.
Dates 13 checks
Checks the dates entered on this form.
Areas include: dates of birth; and signatures and dates of signature.
Answers that do not fit together 15 checks
Compares related answers on this form and points out ones that do not fit together.
Areas include: names; addresses; and immigration status and history.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 9 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 7 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form I-918
- Use the current edition (01/20/25). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-918 instructions on uscis.gov for what to include.
- Confirm the fee with the USCIS Fee Calculator and Form G-1055.
- Answer every question that applies to you, including each Yes/No question.
- Sign and date every required signature line.
- Run a FormVeritas audit and fix everything it flags.
What these checks don't do
They don't check that every question that applies to you is answered, whether your answers are true, or whether you're eligible for what you're asking for. A report with no findings does not mean USCIS will accept or approve your filing.
Not legal advice. For eligibility questions, talk to a licensed immigration attorney.
Form I-918 questions
What is Form I-918 used for?
Form I-918 is used to petition for U nonimmigrant status, which is for victims of certain qualifying crimes who have been helpful to law enforcement. After approval, a U-1 recipient may live and work in the United States and may later apply for a green card.
Who files Form I-918?
Victims of qualifying criminal activity, filing for themselves.
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-918?
FormVeritas runs 91 checks written for Form I-918, covering answers left blank, how entries are written, dates, answers that do not fit together, check boxes and yes/no questions, signatures.
What is the current edition of Form I-918?
USCIS lists 01/20/25 as the current edition of Form I-918. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
How long does USCIS take to process Form I-918?
Averaged across the offices and categories USCIS lists, Form I-918 typically takes 21.5 to 27.5 months (published October 19, 2026). Individual cases can take more or less time; check the USCIS processing times tool for your office.
Is the Form I-918 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form I-918 on Form G-1055, Fee Schedule (edition 10/16/26). Use the USCIS Fee Calculator to confirm the fee that applies to your filing.
Does a clean FormVeritas report mean USCIS will approve my Form I-918?
No. FormVeritas checks the form for preventable mistakes. It does not check eligibility or whether answers are true, and it does not guarantee acceptance or approval.
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