National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project

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State: New Mexico

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    Violence Against Women Act Confidentiality Limits Discovery in Civil and Criminal State Court Cases

    This presentation discusses confidentiality protections under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), prohibiting disclosure of victim’s immigration case information contained in VAWA self-petitions, and T and U visas case files in state court proceedings. It helps trainees understand the limitations federal statutes, regulations and policies place on discovery in state courts, decide discovery motions in…

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    When State Family Law and Federal Immigration Laws Intersect: Promoting Access to the Courts and Just Outcomes for Immigrants

    This presentation was given to a New Mexican audience on September 15, 2017. The training covers knowing how accurate immigration law information results in just and fair outcomes in state courts and carrying out the role Congress delegated to state court judges in Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) and U Visa cases. The training also…

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    U and T Visa Certifications and Immigrant Victims In Civil Court Cases

    Presentation at the first annual Multi-State Training with the Judicial Training Network. Slides cover the purpose of the U and T visa programs, the judicial role in certification, and the procedural process for implementation in civil and criminal court cases.

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    Adult Learning, Training Strategies and Team Teaching

    The document summarizes adult learning principles and training strategies for judicial and law enforcement settings, emphasizing relevant, practical content and engaging multiple learning styles. It mentions best practices in facilitation, communication, group management, and classroom setup to improve training effectiveness.

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    New Mexico Benefits Infographic – SIJS

    This infographic presents a timeline that helps users understand Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) as a victim-based form of immigrant relief. It illustrates when a victim who has applied for relief may begin to receive various benefits, such as healthcare, housing, TANF/SNAP, work authorization, permanent residency, and more. One side of the infographic highlights information…

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    New Mexico Benefits Infographic – T Visa

    This infographic presents a timeline that helps users understand the T Visa as a victim-based form of immigrant relief. It illustrates when a victim who has applied for relief may begin to receive various benefits, such as healthcare, housing, TANF/SNAP, work authorization, permanent residency, and more. One side of the infographic highlights information relevant to…

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    New Mexico Benefits Infographic – VAWA Self-Petition

    This infographic presents a timeline that helps users understand the VAWA Self Petition as a victim-based form of immigrant relief. It illustrates when a victim who has applied for relief may begin to receive various benefits, such as healthcare, housing, TANF/SNAP, work authorization, permanent residency, and more. One side of the infographic highlights information relevant…

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    New Mexico Benefits Infographic – U Visa

    This infographic presents a timeline that helps users understand the U Visa as a victim-based form of immigrant relief. It illustrates when a victim who has applied for relief may begin to receive various benefits, such as healthcare, housing, TANF/SNAP, work authorization, permanent residency, and more. One side of the infographic highlights information relevant to…

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    When State Family Law and Federal Immigration Laws Intersect: Promoting Access to the Courts and Just Outcomes for Immigrants

    This presentation from the training in New Mexico, explained to participants the benefits of accurate immigration law information, how to best carry out the role Congress delegated to State Court Judges in Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) and U Visa cases. The presentation covered how to identify SIJS eligible minors before the court and issue…

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    Violence Against Women Act: Confidentiality and Courthouse Enforcement

    This training covered the limitations that federal statutes, regulations and policies place on immigration enforcement at courthouses, to familiarize participants with the steps that can be taken if immigration enforcement happens at courthouses, and to help them identify litigants who are eligible for VAWA confidentiality projections.