You are conducting case law research in a case filed in the Federal District Court for the Western District of Texas. Your client is a Vietnamese citizen who was illegally trafficked to the United States and made to engage in forced labor.He was able to escape the building where he was held and went to local police, where he gave several statements that lead to the arrest of his captors. He is seeking your firm's help in procuring a U-visa. You have been asked to determine what the legal requirements are for obtaining a U-visa and whether your client likely meets those standards under current case law. (Hint: Visa requirements are a matter of federal statute, which is also interpreted by cases.)

1. What method would you use to conduct research on this issue on LexisNexis?

1. What are the legal requirements for obtaining a U-visa?

1. Based on the facts of your client's case, do you believe he is likely to be granted a U-visa?

1. What is the best legal authority you can rely on to support you answer to Question 7.c.?