Police
The San Diego Police Department is a certifying entity for U Visa Nonimmigrant Status for victims of a qualifying crime or those who may be helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of a crime. SDPD only reviews requests for cases handled by SDPD.
If you believe you are the victim of a qualifying criminal activity, please visit US Citizenship and Immigration Services for information and forms necessary to petition for U Visa Nonimmigrant Status.
To expedite the review of your U Visa Certification, please provide the following:
For Domestic Violence Incidents
Your Safe Place - A Family Justice Center
Attn: U-Visa Processing
1122 Broadway, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92101
For All Other Crime Incidents (Non-Domestic Violence)
San Diego Police Department
Attn: U-Visa Processing
1401 Broadway, Suite 700
San Diego CA 92101
Upon receipt of your request, SDPD will:
If the applicant qualifies, we will complete an I-918, Supplement B Certification and mail it to the applicant or attorney using the self-addressed envelope provided.
If, after our review of the case file, it appears that the applicant does not qualify, we will complete a denial letter and mail it to the applicant or attorney.