[pdf] Tip Sheet for Courts Developing U Visa Certification Protocols (December 30, 2021) (+)

This tool provides legally correct information on the U and T visa programs and on Continued Presence. It helps courts developing U visa certification and T visa declarations protocols, policies and practices base the policies being developed on up to date legally accurate information on the U and T visa programs and certification. The document also provides links to model and sample U and T visa certification polices and protocols that courts can rely upon adapt when developing court policies.

[pdf] Battering or Extreme Cruelty in the Context of Elder Abuse from APS Tool Kit (+)

This document explains the Department of Homeland Security regulation’s description of battering or extreme cruelty in the context of elder abuse. It also provides a list of forms of elder abuse by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention that is consistent with DHS’ approach to battering or extreme cruelty. This two-page document is an […]

[pdf] Montana: U Visa Certification Law (2015) (+)

Similar to the Delaware statute, this law establishes a protocol for law enforcement agents to follow when asked for certification of a U Visa by a victim. When an applicant requests certification from an officer, if the officer reasonably believes the applicant is a victim of a qualifying crime, then the officer will request the […]

[rtf] Arkansas U Visa Certification Law (2015) (+)

Arkansas U Visa Certification Law (2015) This law requires law enforcement agencies to adopt a policy forcompleting and signing T and U nonimmigrant status certification requests for victims of human trafficking. The policy shall include a requirement to complete the request for certification no later than thirty days after the request was received.

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, […]

*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 […]

*Training Materials: U and T Visa Certification (Last Updated – March 2018)

Also see our full library of SJI supported materials for courts at www.niwap.org/go/UVisa Know Your Rights Information DHS Interactive Infographic on Protections for Immigrant Victims Immigration Options for Victims of Crime -DHS Brochure Multilingual Materials for Victims and Advocates Pathways to Immigration Relief for Students Forms of Immigration Relief Bench Card: Overview of Types of […]