[pdf] Model Policy for Interactions with Immigrant Victims of Crime and Human Trafficking & Signing of U Visa Certifications and T Visa Declarations (+)

This proposed model policy was developed under a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance and in consultation with law enforcement leadership from multiple jurisdictions and with input from officials at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and law enforcement agencies from across the country. Please also review the discussion paper that accompanies this Model policy. https://niwaplibrary.wcl.american.edu/pubs/discussion-paper-model-policy-u-visa-certification-may-2016

[pdf] Discussion Paper for Model Policy for Interactions with Immigrant Victims of Crime and Human Trafficking & Signing of U Visa Certifications and T Visa Declarations (+)

This proposed model policy discussion paper was developed under a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance and in consultation with law enforcement leadership from multiple jurisdictions and with input from officials at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Please also review the Proposed Model Policy that accompanies this Discussion Paper.

[pdf] DOJ Memo on Supplemental Guidance on Self-Petitioning Process and Related Issues (May 6, 1997) (+)

This memorandum outlines the changes in the handling of self-petitions for immigrant status filed by battered spouses and children of U.S. citizens and permanent residents aliens and addresses related issues. The changes highlighted include: the Centralization at the Vermont Service Center at page 2, Other District Office issues page 7.

[pdf] I-130 Victim’s Proof of Battering or Extreme Cruelty 8.20.18 (+)

This document provides housing providers, victim’s advocates and attorneys with guidance clarifying that once HUD receives verification from DHS that in cases of VAWA self-petitioners, VAWA self-petitioners are immediately eligible for public and assisted housing without proration and victims cannot be asked to submit proof of battering or extreme cruelty by HUD or the housing provider. In cases of immigrant victims who are applying for lawful permanent residency through a family based immigration petition filed by their spouse, battered immigrant spouses will need to prove battering or extreme cruelty to be eligible for public and assisted housing. This memo provides guidance for housing providers and victims’ attorneys and advocates on evidence that can be submitted to prove battering or extreme cruelty.

[pdf] Chapter 17.2: Coverage for Forensic Costs for Immigrant crime Victims: Medical Coverage and Services (February 12, 2017) (+)

Chapter in Empowering Survivors: Legal Rights of Immigrant Victims of Sexual Assault. This is Chapter 17.2 of NIWAP’s manual “Empowering Survivors: Legal Rights of Immigrant Victims of Sexual Assault”. It provides a detailed chart of the forensic examination laws, immigration-related eligibility requirements, and processes to receive payment for examination costs for each state. This information is current as of February 12, 2017. It is intended to provide an overview regarding health benefits and victim compensation for each state.

[pdf] 2021 Flyer – Directory of Service Providers With Expertise Serving Immigrant Survivors (+)

Flyer describing NIWAP’s directory of service providers with expertise and experience serving immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, stalking, dating violence and child abuse. With instructions on how to include your agency in the directory, update and complete your agency’s directory entry, and to inform NIWAP about other agencies who should be included in the directory or provide corrections on directory entries.

[pdf] Harvard 2018: Advocacy in Times of Crisis (+)

This panel at the Harvard Immigration Project Symposium covered how an immigrant crime victim’s ability to seek help or participate in the justice system can be impacted in times of increased immigration enforcement. It also discussed deportation and removal protections for crime victims and witnesses under laws such as VAWA Confidentiality and the ICE Courthouse […]

[pdf] Appendix T – Declaratory Judgments – Cases By Topic & State (+)

This Appendix is document that collects case law from states across the country illustrating the wide range of circumstances in which state courts apply state declaratory judgment statutes to issue declaratory judgments on family law matters. It explains a chart that provides helpful illustrative information for courts and attorneys in cases of immigrant children seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) findings.

[pdf] Appendix Z- Glossary of Terms (November 15, 2017) (+)

This appendix is a glossary of terms that give brief descriptions of terms are relevant to assisting adult and child immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, human trafficking, elder abuse, and immigrant children who have suffered child abuse, abandonment or neglect. The terms are organized alphabetically.

[pdf] Appendix G – DHS Immigrants Options for Victims of Crime (English) (+)

This Appendix provides a snapshot of immigrant’s options for victims of crime.

[pdf] 5.8 Chapter V-8 – Paternity Quick Reference Guide (+)

This Chapter provides an overview of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status findings in paternity and parentage proceedings. It explains the meaning of SIJS, the requirements, and the eligibility status for SIJS. It discusses SIJS in paternity and parentage proceedings and common case scenarios. It also briefly discusses the procedural consideration and best practices for SIJS findings in paternity cases.

[pdf] 5.7 Chapter V-7 – Guardianship Quick Reference (+)

This Chapter provides an overview of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status findings in guardianship proceedings. It explains the meaning of SIJS, the requirements, and the eligibility status for SIJS. It discusses SIJS in guardianship proceedings and common case scenarios. It also briefly discusses the procedural consideration and best practices for SIJS findings in guardianship cases.

[pdf] 5.6 Chapter V-6 – Dependency Quick Reference (+)

This Chapter provides an overview of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status findings in dependency proceedings. It explains the meaning of SIJS, the requirements, and the eligibility status for SIJS. It discusses SIJS in dependency proceedings and common case scenarios. It also briefly discusses the procedural consideration and best practices for SIJS findings in dependency cases.

[pdf] 5.5 Chapter V-5 – Delinquency Quick Reference (+)

This Chapter provides an overview of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status findings in delinquency proceedings. It explains the meaning of SIJS, the requirements, and the eligibility status for SIJS. It discusses SIJS in delinquency proceedings and common case scenarios. It also briefly discusses the procedural consideration like service of process and best practices for SIJS findings in delinquency cases.