What is U Visa? Indian original Rambhai Patel staged ‘armed robbery’ for this visa fraud in New York
If someone falls prey to some crimes during his stay in the US and then helps in law enforcement in the investigation process, they are eligible to obtain U visas – after all cross checks and verification.As an Indian -origin person, Rambhai Patel recently convicted a count of a conspiracy to commit visa fraud, the whole modus operandi has now come out. The 37 -year -old Indian person living in New York gave a platform to armed robbery at the restaurant to claim the Restaurant employees. In return, Rambhai Patel received huge money from the staged victims.Patel convicted on 22 May. He was accused in December 2023 along with the co-speculator. Patel will be sentenced on 20 August. Conspiracy for Visa fraud offers a sentence of five years of prison, three -year surveillance release and a fine of $ 250,000. And after the completion of any sentence imposed to Patel will be deported.
How was U visa fraud
According to the documents of the Department of Justice, Patel and his alleged co-ancient started these staged robbery in March 2023. All these were armed robberies to qualify for visa requirements. He looted at least nine facilities/liquor shops and fast-food restaurants across the US-at least five in Massachusetts. The purpose of staged dacoits was to allow stores clerks to claim that they were victims of a violent offense on an application for U non -immigrant status, available to victims of some crimes who have faced mental or physical abuse and who have been helpful for law enforcement in investigating or prosecution of criminal activity. In staged robbery, fake robber used to threaten the stores with firearms and fled before taking cash from the register. The entire action was to be taken in front of a surveillance camera so that there was enough evidence. The owners of the restaurant called the police to report the crime when the fake robbers fled. A fake victim paid $ 20000 to Patel to include her in her robbery so that she could get U visa.Patel then paid the store owners for the use of his store for robbery. At least two alleged victims co-speculators submitted a U visa applications based on staging armed robbery.
What is a U visa?
The U Visa is a non -immigrant visa in the US, especially designed for victims of some crimes, who have faced adequate mental or physical abuse and are ready to assist law enforcement and government officials in investigating or prosecution of criminal activity. It was made under the victims of the 2000 smuggling and violence Protection Act, including the Hollow Non -resident Women’s Protection Act.The AU visa provides temporary legal status, usually for up to 4 years, with the work authority (an employment authority document, or through the EAD). It also provides protection from exile, which is important for the victims to aid law enforcement.
