Form I-929: U Visa Follow-to-Join Petition
Help Your Family Reunite and Stay Protected
Form I-929, Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 Nonimmigrant, is a special petition that allows certain family members of a principal U visa holder (U-1 nonimmigrant) to also receive lawful status and join or remain with their loved one in the United States.
The U visa program was created to protect victims of serious crimes who have helped law enforcement investigate or prosecute those crimes. The I-929 ensures that family unity is preserved, giving eligible relatives the chance to live safely in the U.S. alongside the principal U-1 visa holder as they work toward permanent residency.
✅ Who Can File Form I-929?
The principal U-1 nonimmigrant (the primary U visa holder) must file Form I-929 to sponsor certain family members when applying for a green card (adjustment of status).
✅ Who Qualifies as a Beneficiary?
Family members who may qualify for follow-to-join under I-929 include:
✅ Your spouse (husband or wife).
✅ Your unmarried children under age 21.
Note: Unlike the original U visa application (Form I-918, which can include parents, siblings, or children under special circumstances), the I-929 is only for a U-1 nonimmigrant’s spouse and unmarried children when seeking a green card.
✅ Key Requirements
To file Form I-929 successfully:
✅ You must be a principal U-1 visa holder applying for lawful permanent residence (green card) or have already adjusted status to permanent resident.
✅ You must prove the family relationship existed before you received your U visa.
✅ You must demonstrate that your family member is not inadmissible to the U.S. (or they may need a waiver of inadmissibility).
✅ You must prove that you and your family member deserve a favorable exercise of discretion by USCIS.
✅ How the I-929 Process Works
📌 Step 1 — File Form I-929:
Submit Form I-929 to USCIS for each qualifying family member you wish to bring or keep in the United States. Include proof of your status, your pending or approved green card application, and documents proving your family relationship.
📌 Step 2 — USCIS Review:
USCIS will review the petition and supporting documents to confirm the family relationship, admissibility, and your eligibility.
📌 Step 3 — Family Member Applies for a Visa or Adjustment:
If the petition is approved and your relative is outside the U.S., they will apply for a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad and attend an interview.
If your family member is in the U.S., they may file Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status, to become a lawful permanent resident.
✅ Benefits of Filing Form I-929
✅ Keep your spouse and children safe and united with you in the U.S.
✅ Allow your family to benefit from the protection offered to U visa holders.
✅ Provides your spouse and children with a clear path to lawful permanent residence.
✅ Eligible family members gain work authorization and lawful status once approved.
✅ How USCIS Expert Helps
At USCIS Expert, we understand the courage it takes to help law enforcement as a victim of a serious crime — and how important family unity is for your recovery and future. Our team helps you:
✅ Confirm eligibility for your spouse and children.
✅ Prepare a strong Form I-929 petition with the correct documentation.
✅ Support you through the waiver process if your relative needs one for inadmissibility issues.
✅ Guide your family through consular processing or adjustment of status.
✅ Keep you informed and protected at every step, with complete confidentiality and care.
Protect Your Family’s Future
If you’ve helped bring justice as a crime victim and hold a U visa, you and your family deserve security and peace of mind together. Let USCIS Expert help you keep your loved ones by your side with a well-prepared I-929 petition.
✅ Contact us today to learn how we can help you reunite with your family and secure your future in the United States.