Immigration Relief for Crime Victims Pathways to Immigration Relief for Students Link: https://niwaplibrary.wcl.american.edu/pubs/screening-students-for-immigraiton- protections/ Multilingual Materials for Victim and Advocates Link: https://niwaplibrary.wcl.american.edu/topic/multilingual-materials-language/ DHS Interactive Infographic on Protections for Immigrant Victims Link: https://niwaplibrary.wcl.american.edu/pubs/dhs-protections1-6-links-121516 Foreign-born Student Resources National Findings on University and College Responses to Foreign-born Student Victims Link: https://niwaplibrary.wcl.american.edu/pubs/national-findings-on-foreign-born-student-victims Foreign Born Student Victims of Sexual Assault, […]
Immigration > Student Visas
Topic: Student Visas
Materials regarding student visas.
[pdf] Pathways to Immigration Relief for Students (June 20, 2014) (+)
Brochure discussing the various forms of immigration relief that lead to lawful permanent residency that may be available for immigrant children and youth. This tool should be used by advocates, attorneys, teachers, school personnel and university staff to screen children and young people for forms of immigration relief that includes pathways to lawful permanent residency.
[pdf] Executive Summary: National Findings on University and College Responses to Foreign-born Student Victims (October 27, 2016) (+)
This document discusses the findings of a survey conducted focusing on foreign-born students who are victims of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, and sexual harassment. The students surveyed were: undocumented, DACA, F/M/J visa holders, VAWA/ U/ T visa holders, or lawful permanent residents.
[pdf] Full Report: National Findings on University and College Responses to Foreign-Born Student Victims (October 27, 2016) (+)
This document discusses the results of a survey conducted on foreign-born student-victims of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, and sexual harassment. It looks at the types of individuals and organizations that these victims approach for help and suggests ways to improve reporting. The students surveyed were either: undocumented, have DACA, have F/J/M visas, have VAWA/ U/ T visas, or are lawful permanent residents.
[pdf] Foreign Born Student Victims of Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Harassment: Special Needs of “M” Visa Holders (October 27, 2016) (+)
This document explains the requirements of the M visa and suggests interim measures that educational institutions may provide foreign born student victims of sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and sexual harassment.
[pdf] Foreign Born Student Victims of Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Harassment: Special Needs of “J” Visa Holders (October 27, 2016) (+)
This document discusses the requirements of the J visa and suggests possible interim measures educational institutions may use to assist foreign born student victims of sexual violence who carry the J visa.
[pdf] Foreign Born Student Victims of Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Harassment: Special Needs of “F” Visa Holders (October 27, 2016) (+)
This document discusses the specific needs of foreign born student victims of sexual assault who carry an F visa. It explains the requirements of the visa and possible interim measures educational institutions can provide to assist these students.
[pdf] Interim and Supportive Measures to Help and Protect Foreign Born Student Victims of Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Stalking and Sexual Harassment (April 2, 2018) (+)
This document suggests various interim measures for colleges, universities, high-schools, elementary schools, and other educational institutions to utilize when assisting foreign born students who have been victims of sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking. This discusses the types of interim measures that would be useful for students with varying immigration statuses, including: F, M, and J visa holders, DACA, VAWA, T and U visa, and undocumented students.
[pdf] Beyond DACA Pathways to Immigration Relief for Students (+)
*Empowering Survivors Table of Contents
This is a comprehensive manual that provides information that will be useful to advocates, attorneys, justice, and social services professionals working with and assisting immigrant survivors of sexual assault. This manual will help advocates and professionals expand their knowledge and capacity to aid immigrant victims of sexual assault in accessing justice under federal and state civil, […]
[pdf] Chapter 13: When Foreign Students or Their Family Members Are Sexually Assaulted: Immigration Implications of the Student and Exchange Visitor System (July 1, 2014) (+)
This chapter focuses on recent changes in the foreign student visa system and explores how these changes affect the way academic institutions interact with sexual assault survivors who happen to be foreign students or family members of foreign students. Likewise, this chapter provides an overview for advocates and attorneys of immigration relief available to immigrant victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.
[pdf] Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended- Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) (+)
This rule makes the final the interim rule amending the Department’s regulations pertaining to foreign students and exchange visitors who enter the United States in F, M, or J nonimmigrant visa categories. The new regulations will establish the verification and reporting procedures required by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) foreign student monitoring system known as Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).