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A Guide to Obtaining U Visa Certifications

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 summary of all state laws, as of July 2017, that have either passed or are pending regarding U Visa certification policies and protocols.

Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Aug 10, 2017 Direct PDF available

Why it matters

Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from Immigrant Legal Resource Center on Consular; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.

Topics

Consular practice VAWA / U / T

Workflows

VAWA, U, T, and survivor relief Consular, visa, and 9 FAM

Forums

Cross-forum

Jurisdictions

National