USCIS Provides Guidance on the Bona Fide Determination Process for Qualifying Family Members of U Nonimmigrant Victims of Qualifying Crimes

USCIS updated its Policy Manual to state that it may review and determine if a qualifying family member’s petition for U nonimmigrant status is bona fide, and if already filed, adjudicate the Form I-765, once the principal receives a Bona Fide Determination, even if the principal petitioner has not filed Form I-765. Guidance is effective 8/11/23 and comments are due by 9/11/23.