On this page you will find the complete list of NIWAP’s U and T Visa Certification toolkits to assist agencies authorized to sign U Visa certifications and T Visa Declarations. For more information on U and T Visa Certification including access to webinars, newsletters, DHS policies, and publications click here. Toolkit for Federal, State, and […]
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Materials for U Visa and immigrant crime victims.
Nov. 30, 2018: U Visa Certifications and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: The Judge’s Role (Webinar)
Webinar U Visa Certifications and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: The Judge’s Role[1] November 30, 2018 Also see our full library of State Justice Institute supported materials for courts at www.niwap.org/go/sji To receive updates, sign up for NIWAP’s outreach list. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z6373LX You can elect NIWAP’s general outreach list to receive notices of trainings, webinars, new materials, […]
*The U Visa and VAWA Training Modules
NIWAP partnered with One Justice and the Pro Bono Training Institute to create two training modules. The U Visa Module can teach trainees how to assist individuals in drafting an adjustment of status petition. You can also apply for California CLE credit. In order to sign up for the course, click our U Visa Training […]
*Gender-based Asylum 2018 policies have no effect on VAWA protections for Immigrant Domestic Violence Victims
Violence Against Women Act protections for immigrant survivors of domestic violence continue in full force and effect and are NOT affected by the 2018 domestic violence asylum policies issued by the U.S. Department of Justice. On June 11, 2018, the Attorney General issued a new precedential decision, in Matter of A-B-, 27 I&N Dec. […]
*Understanding the Judicial Role in U Visa Certification
This article is from American Journal of Family Law, Vol. 31, No. 4 (Winter 2018). It discusses the role of judges as U visa certifiers, as outlined in the Violence Against Women Act of 2000. This article can be accessed through Wright’s Media at 1-877-652-5295 or go to the Wright’s Media website. If you would like NIWAP to […]
*U and T Visa Toolkit for Law Enforcement Agencies and Prosecutors
U visa Certification and T Visa Declaration Toolkit for Law Enforcement Agencies and Prosecutors (August 30, 2021) By providing U‐visa certifications and T visa declarations law enforcement and prosecution officials add to their arsenal of crime fighting tools when immigrant victims feel safer coming forward to report crimes. This document provides the following background information […]
*Pro Bono Training Institute “U Visa” Training Module
Pro Bono Training Institute “U Visa” Training Module In collaboration with the Pro Bono Training Institute, NIWAP has created online training modules to assist individuals and attorneys with filing U Visa applications. You will need to register for a free PBTI account to complete the module. Curriculum U Visa Introduction U Visa Requirements U Visa […]
*Labor Charts: Employment Based U Visa Criminal Activity State Charts (December 31, 2021)
NIWAP has developed comprehensive charts tracking state laws on forced labor, involuntary servitude, slavery, slave trade, and peonage, which are not expressly included on the U visa criminal activity list, and identified the qualifying criminal activities on the U visa list that are contained within these state statutes. The goal of these charts is to […]
*Training Tools for Prosecutors on the U Visa, VAWA and Criminal Court Discovery (June 2023)
AEquitas, The Prosecutor’s Resource on Violence Against Women and the National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Center, American University, Washington College of Law have created tools for prosecutors working on cases involving immigrant crime victims. The development of these tools was funded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. What’s Immigration Status Got […]
*California’s U Visa Certification Law (Penal Code Section 679.10)
California’s Immigrant Victims of Crime Equity Act (SB 674; California Penal Code Section 679.10) became law on January 1, 2017. Implementing policy for the California Attorney General: New and Existing State and Federal Laws Protecting Immigrant Victims of Crime October 28, 2015. Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) Publications on California’s U Visa Certification Law ILRC fact […]
*Police Executive Research Forum’s Summer 2017 Newsletter Article: “U Visas and the Role of Local Police in Preventing and Investigating Crimes Against Immigrants”
The Police Executive Research Forum’s summer 2017 newsletter,Subject to Debate, contains a wealth of information on immigration issues and is available here: https://www.policeforum.org/assets/docs/Subject_to_Debate/Debate2017/debate_2017_junaug.pdf. With support from the Carnegie Corporation, this special issue pays particular attention to the police role in U Visas. Our article explores the potential for using the U Visa to build trust with […]
*Guide to Obtaining U Visa Certifications Practice Advisory (July 2017)
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center has produced a great resource on U visa certification that includes an overview of state U visa laws and pending legislation. “This practice advisory outlines some suggestions and resources for immigration advocates working with law enforcement agencies to obtain law enforcement certification for U Visa applicants. It also includes a […]
*New U and T Visa Application and Certification Forms (January 20, 2025)
U Visa Application and U Visa Declaration (Certification) for Victims of Certain Qualifying Crimes The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services released updated U visa application and certification forms. The new forms include the criminal activities added by the Violence Against Women Act 2013 – stalking and fraud in foreign labor contracting. The certification form […]
*Evidence Checklists For Work With Immigrant Survivors (February 11, 2017)
NIWAP has developed a number of checklists that assist attorneys and advocates working with immigrant survivors to prepare for a variety of legal cases on behalf of immigrant survivors. Some of the following checklists are geared toward preparing to accompany a victim who will be applying for state or federal public benefits that the victim […]
*Tools for Advocates Assisting Immigrant Crime Victims in Immigration Cases
Identifying Immigration Options for Immigrant Survivors How to Prepare Your Case Through A Trauma Informed Approach: Tips on Using the Trauma Informed Structured Interview Questionnaires for Family Court Cases Developing a survivor’s story is a critical component of preparing for any case in which a client has a history of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, […]
*Department of Homeland Security’s Interactive Infographic on Protections for Immigrant Victims
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released an infographic detailing the protections afforded to immigrant victims. This interactive infographic describes qualifications and benefits for each form of immigration relief designed to help immigrant victims. When you click on each form of relief, a link takes you to a DHS webpage with further information, brochures […]
*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, […]
*Breaking Barriers Table of Contents
Breaking Barriers 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 domestic and family violence. This Manual provides a detailed overview explanation of immigrant survivors’ legal rights under immigration, family, public benefits, and criminal laws and their rights to […]
Law Enforcement, Prosecutor and T and U Visa Certifier Training Materials
Most of the documents in this section and the trainings provided to law enforcement and prosecutors listed at the end of this section were supported by grants from the Office on Violence Against Women, The Bureau of Justice Assistance and/or the Training and Technical Assistance Center of the Office of Victims of Crime of the […]