Chapter from “Empowering Survivors: Legal Rights of Immigrant Victims of Sexual Assault” to assist advocates and attorneys in identifying sexual assault, domestic violence, and other crime victims who may be eligible for U-visa immigration status and to provide resources to help advocates and attorneys work together to prepare U-visa applications for immigrant crime victims.
NIWAP Trainings > U visas
Topic: U visas
[pdf] Comparing Inadmissibility Waivers Available to Immigrant Victims in VAWA Self-Petitioning, U Visa, T Visa and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Cases (December 26, 2022) (+)
This chart was developed to assist prosecutors, judges and attorneys representing immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, child abuse, child abandonment, child neglect, and other U visa listed criminal activities to promote a better understanding of the inadmissibility factors that apply, do not apply, or could be waivable for each of the primary forms of immigration relief immigrant victims of crime and abuse are eligible to receive under U.S. immigration laws. This document contains detailed footnotes citing and explaining the statutes and regulations that govern inadmissibility for immigrant crime victims.
[pdf] Webinar Helpfulness and Ongoing Cooperation PowerPoint (+)
Powerpoint presentation for April 13, 2022 webinar, “Understanding Helpfulness: for the U Visa Certification and the Ongoing Assistance Requirement”
[pdf] U Visa Law Enforcement Resource Guide (February 28, 2022) (+)
U Visa Law Enforcement Resource Guide for Certifying Agencies including Judges, law enforcement, prosecutors, Child and Adult protective services, federal and state Departments of Labor and other state, local and federal government agencies.
USCIS, the federal agency tasked with the adjudication of U visa petitions, announces today the publication of an updated U Visa Law Enforcement Resource Guide. This guide provides certifying officials, including law enforcement, with best practices for the U visa certification process, emphasizes that completing the Supplement B is consistent with a victim-centered approach, and clarifies the roles and responsibilities of certifying agencies in the U visa program.
Highlights of the guide include:
• The U visa law enforcement certification process;
• Best practices for certifying agencies;
• U Visa Quick Reference Guide;
• Outline of the U visa adjudication process;
• Responses to frequently asked questions; and
• Additional resources for certifying agencies and officials, including information for other DHS personnel on U visas.
[pdf] Immigrant Survivors and Their Children Assisting Survivors With Immigration Case Filings and Addressing Issues That Arise in Family Court Cases (+)
Description of the information that will be provided on the December 8, 2021 training, “Immigrant Survivors and Their Children: Assisting Survivors With Immigration Case Filings and Addressing Issues that Arise in Family Court Cases.”
[pdf] Enhancing Safety Planning and Immingrant Survivors’ Access to Immigration Relief and Public Benefits and Services in the West Virginia (+)
This document is the description for the information that will be provided on the November 10, 2021 webinar “Victim Advocates and Attorneys Working With Immigrant Survivors: Immigration Relief, Trauma-Informed Approach, and Public Benefits”
[pdf] Victim Advocates and Attorneys Working With Immigrant Survivors PowerPoint- 11.10.21 (+)
This is the PowerPoint for the November 10, 2021 Webinar “Victim Advocates and Attorneys Working With Immigrant Survivors: Immigration Relief, Trauma-Informed Approach, and Public Benefits”
[pptx] NCVC U Visa Training (October 8, 2021) (+)
NCVC U Visa Training (October 8, 2021)
[pdf] Best Practices to Support Immigrant Victims PowerPoint 7.20.21 (+)
Immigrant victims of crime are often reluctant to call police for help. Victims of domestic violence and sexual assault are further challenged to participate in investigations and prosecutions where they experience immigration-related abuse and threats of deportation. This workshop will explain the intention behind the creation of the U Visa and detail the requirements of […]
[pdf] Conference on Crimes Against Women 2021 The U visa: A Tool to Support Victims, Communities, and Increase Participation in the Criminal Justice System (+)
[pdf] Expanding the Toolbox for Children in Immigrant Families- Tips and Tools for Child Welfare and Children’s Courts- NCJFCJ_03.23.21 (+)
NIWAP Director Leslye Orloff and Judge Susan Breall from the San Francisco Superior Court presented a webinar with the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Justice on tips and tools for child welfare and children’s courts for children in immigrant families. The webinar covered U and T visa certifications, seeking/making state court findings required […]
[pdf] USCIS: Trends in U Visa Law Enforcement Certifications, Qualifying Crimes and Evidence of Helpfulness (July 2020) (+)
USCIS report covering types of certifying agencies, types of criminal activities certified, length of time from the crime to the victim’s U visa application, and victim’s helpfulness in detection, investigation, prosecution, conviction, or sentencing of the criminal activity.
December 14, 2020: Domestic and Sexual Violence Victims and the U Visa: Law Enforcement Best Practices Technical Assistance Overview- ICJR Orientation (Webinar)
During this webinar, we explored the wide range of topics and various ways NIWAP can support your work with immigrant survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. We also discussed how you can hold offenders more accountable by using the U Visa certification as a crime-fighting tool, by enhancing domestic/sexual violence/stalking victim & community safety […]
October 20, 2020: “The U Visa As A Crime-Fighting Tool: How Certification Improves Domestic and Sexual Violence Investigations and Prosecutions” (Webinar)
During this webinar, we explored how the U Visa can be used as a crime-fighting tool within domestic and sexual violence investigations and prosecutions. Our speakers discussed how to identify victims who qualify for the U and T Visa, and explore how you can hold offenders accountable by using immigration relief as a crime-fighting tool. […]
July 8, 2020: Q& A with the Victim Rights Law Center “Best Practices for Working with Immigrant Survivors of Sexual Assault”
Materials – Best Practices for Working with Immigrant Survivors of Sexual Assault: Question and Answer Opportunity Hosted by the Victim Rights Law Center (VRLC) on July 8, 2020. If you are a victim advocate, attorney, judge, or other professional working with an immigrant victim and you would like to receive case specific technical assistance on […]
[pdf] U Visa Webinar (+)
This is from the 2/20/20 webinar on U Visa as a crime-fighting tool.
February 20, 2020: “THE U VISA AS A CRIME-FIGHTING TOOL: How Certification Improves Domestic and Sexual Violence Investigations and Prosecutions” (Webinar)
The U Visa is designed to be a tool for law enforcement and prosecutors. This webinar will explain the crime-fighting purpose of the U Visa and will outline the U Visa requirements, application process, and certification form. Experts will discuss how the safety of law enforcement officers, victims, and the community is strengthened when immigrant […]
January 30, 2020: “Best Practices and Tools That Build the Capacity of Adult Protective Services to Serve Immigrant Domestic and Sexual Violence Victims” (Webinar)
This webinar focuses on how to screen elder and vulnerable adult victims for crime victim based forms of immigration relief. It also covers the U and T visa certification practices at Adult Protective Services Agencies and how to enhance victim safety and participation in the APS and justices systems. NIWAP hosted this webinar with the […]
November 21, 2019: Washington State “U Visa Certification By Judges: Legislative/Regulatory History and Judicial Ethics” (Webinar)
Training Materials PowerPoint Presentation Immigration Relief for Crime Victims and Children 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 Information on the Legal Rights Available to Immigrant Victims of […]
November 19, 2019: New Orleans, LA “Domestic and Sexual Violence Victims and the U Visa: Law Enforcement Best Practices Technical Assistance Overview
NIWAP presented this workshop at the Improving Criminal Justice Responses (ICJR) Orientation hosted by the Battered Women’s Justice Project. Grantees were provided information on the wide range of topics and various ways NIWAP can support their work with immigrant survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. If you are a victim advocate, attorney, judge, or […]
July 30, 2019: Orlando, FL NCJFCJ 82nd Annual Conference “State Court Cases Involving Immigrant Crime Victims and Immigrant Children: Custody, Discovery and U Visa Certification By Judges”
If you are a victim advocate, attorney, judge, or other professional working with an immigrant victim and you would like to receive case specific technical assistance on family law issues that arise in cases of immigrant crime victims, please call NIWAP for technical assistance. (202) 274-4457 or email us at info@niwap.org. To receive updates, sign […]
[pdf] 7. U & T Visa Certification (+)
June 24, 2019: St. Paul, MN “Law Enforcement & Prosecution Best Practices: Immigrant Domestic and Sexual Violence Victims, Language Access and the U and T Visa”
“Law Enforcement & Prosecution Best Practices: Immigrant and Sexual Violence Victims, Language Access and the U and T Visa” June 24, 2019 Law Enforcement Training Materials The training focused on how law enforcement, through language access tools and U Visa certification, can hold offenders more accountable, enhance victim safety and participation in the criminal justice […]
[pdf] U and T Visa Certifications and Immigrant Victims in Civil Court Cases PowerPoint (+)
This PowerPoint presentation accompanies a discussion on U and T Visas. It provides an overview of the purpose of these programs and how to access legally correct information on these certifications.
[pdf] U Visa: Prosecutors Best Practices For Serving Immigrant Domestic and sexual Violence Victims (+)
This workshop was presented at the “OVW Improving Criminal Justice Responses Grant Program Orientation” in Orlando, FL on January 30, 2019.
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, […]
Oct. 20, 2018: Arlington, VA “U Visa and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Impact on Civil Cases”
This training was a workshop that was part of the 2018 National Association of Women Judges District Four Conference. It covered the importance of correct information in immigration cases regarding immigration options, the role that state courts play in the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status adjudication process, and understanding how SIJS can promote child welfare. Training […]
[pdf] Case Scenario (Handout) (+)
Sep. 11-12, 2018: Des Moines, IA, Iowa Victim Justice Symposium
These two workshops were part of the Iowa Victim Justice Symposium. The first, “Everything Law Enforcement Needs to Know about Forms of Immigration Relief” covers immigration relief options under the Violence Against Women Act and how to use the U visa as a crime fighting tool. The second workshop, titled, “Best Practice when Working with […]
Sep. 5, 2018: Orlando, FL “Best Practices when Working with Immigrant Crime Victims”
This workshop was part of the 2018 National Training Institute from the National Center for Victims of Crime. It covers the dynamics of working with immigrant crime victims, options for immigration relief, strategies for cases involving immigrant victims of crime, and language access best practices. Training Materials PowerPoint for Training U and T Visas DHS […]
Aug. 29-30, 2018: Denver, CO “Law Enforcement and Prosecution Best Practices: Immigrant Crime Victims, Language Access and the U Visa”
This training covers the best practices for law enforcement and prosecution in situations with immigrant crime victims. Training Materials PowerPoint Presentation for Training U and T Visas DHS Victims Policy, Guidance, and Legal Memoranda DHS U and T Visa Law Enforcement Resource Guide DHS Policy Answers to Law Enforcement Reasons for Not Certifying Glossary of […]
August 6, 2018: Morrow, GA “Law Enforcement and Prosecution Best Practice: Immigrant Crime Victims, Language Access and the U and T Visa”
This training took place on August 6, 2018 in Morrow, Georgia. The training covered a wide range of topics that included how law enforcement and prosecutors can better serve immigrant communities through improving language access resources and utilizing the U Visa. The training covered how investigations can be improved using language access tools and how […]
August 3, 2018: Minneapolis, MN: “Law Enforcement and Prosecution Best Practices: Immigrant Crime Victims, Language Access, and the U Visa”
This training took place on August 3, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The training covered a wide range of topics that included how law enforcement and prosecutors can better serve immigrant communities through improving language access resources and utilizing the U Visa. The training covered how investigations can be improved using language access tools and how […]
Aug. 2, 2018: “Protecting Immigrant Children: U Visas, SIJS and Other Legal Options” (Webinar)
This training was a national webinar for judges. It covered topics related to protections available to immigrant children. Training Materials PowerPoint Presentation for Training Dynamics Involving Immigrant Children Understanding the Significance of a Minor’s Trauma History in Family Court Rulings Immigration Psychology Working Group “Vulnerable But Not Broken: Psychological Challenges and Resilience Pathways Among Unaccompanied […]
June 6-7, 2018: Albuquerque, NM “New Mexico Judicial Conclave” Workshops on SIJS, U visas and Issues that Arise in Family Court Cases Involving Immigrant Children and Crime Victims
This conference includes two workshops on the topics of SIJS, U visas, and Family Law. The first workshop discussed best practices for issuing orders in the best interests of children in custody, protection order and child support cases in which the immigration status of a party or child is raised as an issue in the family […]
May 11, 2018: Chicago, IL “3rd Annual Modern-Day American Worker Conference Panel: Gender, Work, and Immigration Status: Immigration Relief for Labor-Based Crimes and Human Trafficking”
NIWAP was part of this panel for the 3rd Annual Worker Conference, where attendees discussed the intersection of U-Visas and T-Visas in the context of immigrant women workers who experience sexual harassment, assault and other crimes in the workplace. Training Materials U-Visa Materials Labor Charts: U Visa Certification in Employment Based Abuse Cases U- and […]
May 11, 2018: Gender, Work, and Immigration Status: Immigration Relief for Labor-Based Crimes and Human Trafficking
Workshop presented at the 3rd Annual Modern-Day Worker Conference: Over, Under, Through: Women Rising for Justice at Work Materials on immigration options for immigrant workers who are victims of sexual violence and sexual harassment. Trauma Informed Interviewing Tool. This tool helps advocates and attorneys working with immigrant victims applying for U visas and VAWA self-petitions […]
August 6, 2018, Morrow, GA – “Law Enforcement and Prosecution Best Practices: Immigrant Crime Victims, Language Access and the U and T Visa”
Join us for a free training on the use of early U and T visa certification and language access practices to enhance law enforcement’s and prosecutors’ roles in protecting and serving immigrant communities and crime victims. Location: Prosecuting Attorney’s Council of Georgia 1590 Adamson Parkway, 4th Floor, Morrow, GA 30260 Date: August 6, 2018 Time: […]
February 26, 2018: “Law Enforcement Working with Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Rural Communities: Part I U and T Visa Certification” (Webinar)
Training Materials PowerPoint Presentation 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: […]
March 26-27, 2018: Portland, OR “Best Practices: Immigrant Crime Victims, Language Access, and the U & T Visa
The training covers the best practices and recommendations based on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations, policies and training materials on U and T visa certification and includes a discussion of the benefits for law enforcement and prosecutors in following DHS’s recommendations for certification early in the case including in cases that are not ultimately […]
November 8, 2017: “Legal Protections and Forensic Considerations for Immigrant and Refugee Child Victims” (Webinar)
This webinar discussed how migration, immigration status, culture and trauma impact the physical, brain and emotional development of children who are victims of sexual assault and child abuse and the special needs of immigrant and refugee child victims. There are multiple forms of immigration relief that have been designed to offer protection for children who […]
November 2, 2017: Protection Of Immigrant Crime Victims and Children Trainings for Judges and for Police, Prosecutors and Court Advocates – Peoria, IL (11/2/17)
Training Materials November 2, 2017 in Peoria, IL Protection of Immigrant Crime Victims and Children: State Court’s Role Faculty Biographies: Faculty Biographies Peoria Training 11.2.17 Agenda: Agenda_Peoria Training_Judges_11.2.17 Slideshow: Peoria Training_Judges_ProtectionofImmigrantCrimeVictimsandChildren_Slides 11.2.17 Best Practices for Serving Immigrant Crime Victims: Law Enforcement, Prosecution, and Protection Orders Faculty Biographies: Faculty Biographies Peoria Training 11.2.17 Agenda: Agenda_Peoria Training_LEA Prosecutors 11.2.17 Slideshow: Peoria Training_LEAProsecutorsPO_BestPracticesforServingImmigrantCrimeVictims_Slides […]
[pdf] Albuquerque, NM: “U-Visa Certifications: Helpful Tool for Prosecuting Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Cases” (April 11, 2017) (+)
May 12, 2017: California Immigration Legal Assistance Project (CILAP) Training
PowerPoint Presentation: California Immigration Legal Assistance Project Training PowerPoint
April 11, 2017: Albuquerque, NM “U Visa Certifications: Helpful Tools for Prosecuting Violence and Sexual Assault Cases”
This workshop was part of the 2017 New Mexico District Attorney’s Association Conference. The training included information about the range of misdemeanor and felony crimes for which immigrant victims can receive U visa protection and the benefits of early U visa certification. An array of issues particular to prosecutions of cases involving immigrant crime victims […]
March 17, 2017: Honolulu, HI “Best Practices: Immigrant Crime Victims, Language Access and the U and T Visa”
The law enforcement training covered the best practices and recommendations based on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations, policies and training materials on U and T visa certification and included a discussion of the benefits for law enforcement and prosecutors in following DHS’s recommendations for certification early in the case including in cases that are […]
March 7, 2017: Albuquerque, NM “Advocacy in Action 2017: Promoting Immigrant Victim and Detective Safety Through Best Practices: Language Access and Crime Victims Visas”
A team of law enforcement and victim advocate faculty provided participants with information about immigration relief and protections from deportation created by Congress and DHS to identify, protect, and assist immigrant crime victims. The training educated law enforcement, prosecutors, and other victim service providers about their roles in providing services to immigrant crime victims, including best […]
September 21, 2016: Philadelphia, PA “Improving Officer and Survivor Safety by Ensuring Language Access at Crime Scenes”
This was a training for law enforcement officials on U visa certification and language access for immigrant crime victims. It was presented as part of The National Center for Victims of Crime’s annual conference. Training Materials PowerPoint Presentation for Training Manual: Training Manual for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors Training manual for law enforcement and prosecutors […]
[pdf] Nuts and Bolts of U Visa for Undocumented Victims of Crime: A Case Study (+)
Presentation “Nuts and Bolts of U Visa for Undocumented Victims of Crime: A Case Study.” Presented by Bebe Anver and Officer Michael LaRiviere at the National Sheriff’s Association (NSA) conference on June 25, 2016 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
June 25, 2016: Minneapolis, MN “Nuts and Bolts of U Visa for Undocumented Victims of Crime: A Case Study”
This training was presented at the National Sheriff’s Association (NSA) conference and covered the basics of the U Visa. Training Materials PowerPoint Presentation for Training [Recording] Blue Campaign: Law Enforcement Discussion of Immigration Relief April, 2013 Part I [Recording] Blue Campaign: Law Enforcement Discussion of Immigration Relief April, 2013 Part II U Visa Toolkit for […]
Sep. 9, 2015: Anaheim, CA “Law Enforcement’s Tool to Strengthen Community Policing”
This workshop was presented by Leslye E. Orloff and Officer Michael LaRiviere at the National Center for Victims of Crime 2015 Training Institute. The workshop aims to educate law enforcement, prosecutors, and other victim service providers about their role in providing services to immigrant crime victims, including providing U visa certification and T visa endorsement. PowerPoint Presentation […]
April 10, 2015: “Assessing Helpfulness for Immigrant Crime Victims Battered Women’s Justice Project (BWJP)” (Webinar)
The U visa is a form of legal immigration status that offers protection from deportation, work authorization, and a potential path to lawful permanent residency for immigrant victims of certain crimes who have been and are currently being helpful to police, sheriffs, prosecutors, or other state or federal agencies. To meet the helpfulness requirement victims […]
March 25, 2015: Sykesville, MD “The Use of the T Visa and U Visa to Improve Law Enforcement’s Work with Immigrant Victims. Training for law enforcement, prosecutors, and other U visa certifiers”
Materials: Technical Assistance Offered to Law Enforcement Blue Card – Screening Victims Who Qualify for Immigration Protective Relief U Visa Toolkit for Law Enforcement Effect of Language Access on Immigrant Victims’ Access to Justice
February 18, 2015: “Battered Women’s Justice Project (BWJP) Immigrant Crime Visas: Law Enforcement’s Tool to Strengthen Community Policing” (Webinar)
Congress created the U visa as a tool to strengthen the ability of law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies to detect, investigate, prosecute and sentence crimes against immigrants, a population that traditionally under-reports crimes of which they are victims. The U visa offers temporary immigration benefits to victims of qualifying criminal activities, and to their qualifying […]
February 11, 2015: Miami, FL “U Visa and Crime Scene Language Access Best Practices”
Training on the use of the U visa and crime scene language access best practices to improve law enforcement’s and prosecutors’ work with immigrant and limited English proficient (LEP) victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Best Practices: Immigrant Crime Victims, Language Access and the U Visa (Miami, FL) Agenda Faculty Bios Slideshow: Best […]
December 4, 2014: Rehoboth, DE “State Courts and the Protection of Immigrant Crime Victims and Children”
For Delaware commissioners, presented by Leslye E. Orloff (NIWAP), Comm. Loretta Young (Delaware), Scott Whelan (USCIS) and Eileen Matuszah (USCIS). Materials from the training: Slides: State Courts and the Protection of Immigrant Crime Victims and Children – Rehoboth, DE (December 4, 2014) Agenda Language Access: Bench Card: Court Interpretation in Protection Order Hearings DHS: Immigration […]
December 1, 2014: “Expert Advice for Judges: How to Handle U Visa Certification and T Visa Endorsement Requests” (Webinar)
This webinar will provide attendees with: An overview of the law regarding U visa certification by judges Up-to-date legally correct information from DHS on U visa certification and U visa regulations and policies Discussion of why U visa certification from judges was included in the statute as a viable option for victims Best practices for […]
February 20, 2014: “Obtaining U Visa Certification from Judges in Protection Order, Family, Criminal, and Other State Court Proceedings” (Webinar)
Webinar: U Visa Certification by State Court Judges. Recording of State Justice Institute and Office on Violence Against Women supported webinar on state court judges and U visa certification. February 20, 2014 This publication was developed under grant number SJI 12-E-169 from the State Justice Institute. The points of view expressed are those of the […]
January 31, 2014: “State Courts and the Protection of Immigrant Crime Victims and Children Training” (Webinar)
State Courts and the Protection of Immigrant Crime Victims and Children – 2014 Founders’ Events – Special Events & Continuing Legal Education – American University Washington College of Law State Courts and the Protection of Immigrant Crime Victims and Children Friday, January 31, 201411:00 AM – 2:00 PMAmerican University Washington College of Law4801 Massachusetts Avenue, […]
November 29-20, 2013: Jacksonville, FL “Responding to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: Promising Practices and Collaborations for Police and Prosecutors”
Workshop presented at Battered Women’s Justice Project (BWJP) conference. Training Materials Powerpoint: The Use of the U Visa to Improve Law Enforcement’s Work with Immigrant Victims (Nov 19-20, 2013) Training Manual for Law Enforcement and ProsecutorsTraining manual for law enforcement and prosecutors on U visa certification and language access. Includes the U Visa Certification Toolkit. […]
September 26, 2013: “Roll Call Videos for Law Enforcement on U Visa Certification and T Visa Endorsement”
Length: 9.5 minutes and 10.5 minutes. These roll call videos for law enforcement were developed under a collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, and the National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project, American University, Washington College of Law. The videos describe local law enforcement’s role in collaborating with DHS […]
August 16, 2013: Lanham, MD “VAWA Immigration Protections, Immigration Enforcement, and Language Access”
Training Materials Powerpoint: VAWA Immigration Protections, Immigration Enforcement, and Language Access Screening and Safety Planning in the Context of Immigration Enforcement Material: Immigrant Survivor Walks Through The Door of Your Agency Government Policies Material: Field Guidance on Enforcement Actions or Investigative Activities At or Near Sensitive Community Locations Material: Form for Immigration Detainer Notice of Action Material: Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion […]
June 14, 2013: DHS Blue Campaign Trafficking PSA “Crash”
This 60-second public service advertisement (PSA) was created by the DHS Blue Campaign to spread awareness of the many forms that human trafficking takes.
February 15, 2013: “Lessons Learned from Law Enforcement: How Collaborations That Result in U Visa Certifications Support Safer Communities” (Webinar)
“Lessons Learned from Law Enforcement: How Collaborations That Result in U Visa Certifications Support Safer Communities.” Webinar on strategies for collaborating with law enforcement. PowerPoint Presentation Lessons Learned from Law Enforcement: How Collaborations That Results in U Visa Certification Support Safer Communities Materials The Importance of the U-visa as a Crime-Fighting Tool for Law Enforcement […]
November 5, 2012: “Improving Outcomes for Immigrant Survivors Involved in Custody Disputes by Beginning the Process of Applying for VAWA and U-Visa” (Webinar)
Webinar entitled “Improving Outcomes for Immigrant Survivors Involved in Custody Disputes.” PowerPoint Presentation Improving Outcomes for Immigrant Survivors Involved in Custody Disputes by Beginning the Process of Applying for VAWA and the U Visa Materials Immigration Protection Screening Checklist Immigration Status in Custody Cases Reference Nebraska Advance Sheets The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
September 20-21, 2012: New Orleans, LA “National Center for Victims of Crime 2012 National Conference”
Training Materials Building Law Enforcement Capacity to Serve Immigrant Victims Prosecutorial Discretion: Government Memorandum and Fact Sheets Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion with Respect to Individuals Who Came to the United States as Children Immigration Update: Maximizing Public Safety and Better Focusing Resources Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion Consistent with the Civil Immigration Enforcement Priorities of […]
July 31, 2012: Denver, CO “Helping Immigrant Survivors: Options and Challenges in an Age of Immigration Enforcement”
PowerPoint Presentation Helping Immigrant Survivors: Options and Challenges in an Age of Immigration Enforcement Benefit Materials Emergency Medicaid Chart Coverage Forensic Costs Chart Post Assault Health Care Chart Pre-Natal Care Chart HHS Funded Programs Open to all Immigrants HUD Programs and Immigrant Eligibility HUD Funds Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing Violence Against Women Act 2006 […]
October 5, 2011: “Law Enforcement and Advocates Partnering to Better Serve Immigrant Crime Victims” (Webinar)
Webinar: Law Enforcement and Advocates Partnering to Better Serve Immigrant Crime Victims. This webinar is produced through the National Immigrant Victims’ Access to Justice Partnership, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Vera Institute of Justice, an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit center for justice policy and practice, and Legal Momentum, […]
July 18, 2011: “Law Enforcement Use of the U Visa” (Podcast)
Follow-up podcast to the U-Visa Certification Webinar for Law Enforcement. In this podcast, Rodolfo Estrada, senior program associate of Vera’s Center on Immigration and Justice, discusses law enforcement use of the U-visa. The U-visa provides temporary legal status to immigrant crime victims who cooperate with law enforcement. Joining Rodolfo are Edna Yang, legal counsel at […]
July 17, 2011: Alexandria, VA “Building Law Enforcement Capacity to Serve Immigrant Victims”
Training for law enforcement on U-visa certification for the D.C. metropolitan area. Attended by law enforcement officials from Virginia, D.C. and Maryland, Alexandria, VA. PowerPoint Building Law Enforcement Capacity to Serve Immigrant Victims
June 3, 2011: Spokane, Washington “Building Law Enforcement Capacity to Serve Immigrant Victims”
Presentation by Legal Momentum and the Vera Institute of Justice to the National Immigrant Victims’ Access to Justice for Partnership. Presented on June 3, 2011. PowerPoint Building Law Enforcement Capacity to Serve Immigrant Victims
March 15, 2011: San Antonio, TX “Building Law Enforcement Capacity to Serve Immigrant Victims”
Presented by the Vera Institute of Justice and Legal Momentum with a grant of the Bureau of Justice Assistance. PowerPoint Building Law Enforcement Capacity to Serve Immigrant Victims
February 27, 2011: Media, PA “Building Law Enforcement Capacity to Serve Immigrant Victims: U-Visa Certification Training”
Presented at the Delaware County Women Against Rape. Presented by Michael LaRiviere and Leslye Orloff. Training on tools to improve work with immigrant crime victims for the Delaware County Women Against Rape. PowerPoint Building Law Enforcement Capacity to Serve Immigrant Victims: U-Visa Certification Training Materials U Visa Toolkit for Law Enforcement Agencies and Prosecutors I-918 […]
February 10, 2011: “An Introduction to Law Enforcement Use of the U-Visa” (Webinar)
This webinar is produced through the National Immigrant Victims’ Access to Justice Partnership, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Vera Institute of Justice, an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit center for justice policy and practice, and Legal Momentum, a national policy organization specializing in crime victim assistance and legal […]
July 12, 2010: Barriers to Success in U Visas For Immigrant Victims Portsmouth, New Hampshire
“Barriers and Successes in U-Visa for Immigrant Victims,” presented at the International Family Violence and Child Victimization Conference. Presented by Giselle Hass and Karen Monahan on July 12, 2010. Presentation on successful strategies and emerging issues for advocates and attorneys working with immigrant victims in U-visa cases, based on a review of grant reports filed by […]