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Form I-918Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status
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Read from uscis.gov on 2026-10-03 · USCIS last reviewed the page on 06/05/2026 · Instructions edition 01/20/25
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Checklist of required initial evidencein English
Please do not submit this checklist with your Form I-918. The checklist is an optional tool to use as you prepare your form, but does not replace statutory, regulatory, and form instruction requirements. We recommend that you review these requirements before completing and submitting your form. Do not send original documents unless specifically requested in the form instructions or applicable regulations.
If you submit any documents (copies or original documents, if requested) in a foreign language, you must include a full English translation along with a certification from the translator verifying that the translation is complete and accurate, and that the translator is competent to translate from the foreign language into English.
Did you provide the following?
Your completed Supplement B Certification;
Evidence you are the victim of qualifying criminal activity;
Evidence you have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse;
Evidence you possess information concerning criminal activity, and that the criminal activity is qualifying and violated United States law or occurred in the United States;
Evidence you have been, are being, or are likely to be helpful to a certifying official in the investigation or prosecution of qualifying criminal activity;
A personal statement;
If you are inadmissible, an application for a waiver of inadmissibility on Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant; and
If you are filing Form I-918, Supplement A, for a qualifying family member:
Credible documentation of the claimed relationship;
An explanation of why required documents are not available (if applicable); and
If your qualifying family member is inadmissible, Form I-192.
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