NEW YORK CITY POLICY DEPARTMENT PROPOSED RULE ON U VISA CERTIFICATIONS
•
1 like•377 views
In 2000, Congress passed the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act to encourage victims regardless of immigration status to report crimes and contribute to investigations and prosecutions and to support law enforcement efforts to investigate and prosecute crimes committed against immigrant victims. The law authorized U nonimmigrant status ("U visa"), which can be sought by immigrant victims of certain crimes who previously assisted, are currently assisting, or are likely to be helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the crime.
Recommended
More Related Content
Viewers also liked
Similar to NEW YORK CITY POLICY DEPARTMENT PROPOSED RULE ON U VISA CERTIFICATIONS
Similar to NEW YORK CITY POLICY DEPARTMENT PROPOSED RULE ON U VISA CERTIFICATIONS (20)
More from Nachman Phulwani Zimovcak (NPZ) Law Group, P.C.
More from Nachman Phulwani Zimovcak (NPZ) Law Group, P.C. (20)
Recently uploaded
Recently uploaded (20)
NEW YORK CITY POLICY DEPARTMENT PROPOSED RULE ON U VISA CERTIFICATIONS
- 1. Hi, just a reminder that you're receiving this email because you have expressed an interest in Nachman, Phulwani, Zimovcak Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a Nachman & Associates, P.C.). Don't forget to add info@visaserve.com to your address book so we'll be sure to land in your inbox! You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. NEW YORK CITY POLICY DEPARTMENT PROPOSED RULE ON U VISA CERTIFICATIONS In 2000, Congress passed the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act to encourage victims regardless of immigration status to report crimes and contribute to investigations and prosecutions and to support law enforcement efforts to investigate and prosecute crimes committed against immigrant victims. The law authorized U nonimmigrant status ("U visa"), which can be sought by immigrant victims of certain crimes who previously assisted, are currently assisting, or are likely to be helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the crime. The U visa is issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS"), and once granted it provides these victims with temporary nonimmigrant status so that they can remain in the United States while assisting law enforcement. To be eligible for a U visa, immigrant victims must satisfy several federal statutory requirements, which include a completed law enforcement certification (USCIS Form I-918, Supplement B). Under the law, local law enforcement agencies, such as the New York City Police Department ("NYPD"), have the discretion to approve or deny
- 2. a certification. The NYPD is committed to serving all communities in the City of New York, especially those vulnerable to victimization, and recognizes the value of completing certifications and supporting immigrant victims of crime who are helpful in investigations or prosecutions. However, USCIS has sole authority to grant immigration benefits, including the U visa. Therefore, an approved and completed certification by the NYPD does not guarantee a U visa or any legal immigration status. Please feel free to contact us with any questions that you may have a t info@visaserve.com or you can also call us at 201-670-0006 (x107). The immigration lawyers at the NPZ Law Group look forward to being of assistance to you, your friends and your family members. FOR DETAILED INFORMATION, PLEASE CLICK HERE . . . Phone: 201.670.0006 (x107) | Fax: 201.670.0009 | info@visaserve.com | WWW.VISASERVE.COM