ASISTA, Sanctuary for Families, Mar. 22, 2021 "On February 13, 2020, ASISTA and Sanctuary for Families filed a lawsuit against ICE challenging former Acting Director Matthew Albence’s authority to eliminate the prima facie determination process... Read More

Fernandez Gonzalez v. Cuccinelli "This case presents a challenge to agency delay and inaction. Plaintiffs are aliens unlawfully present in the United States who seek U-Visas as victims of serious crimes who cooperated with law enforcement. They... Read More

"Victims Guidelines for Prosecutors Act." Enacted by Chapter 112, 2020 General Session, Effective 5/12/2020 "Upon the request of the victim or victim's family member, a certifying official from a certifying entity shall certify victim... Read More

EOIR Issues New Guidance Following Settlement of Asylum Clock Suit | On December 2, 2013, the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge issued two memoranda concerning implementation of the employment authorization “clock” for asylum applicants... Read More

California Housing and Employment Department Issues New Guidelines on U Visas | On September 10, 2014, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing issued a directive expanding the grounds for which it will provide certifications to noncitizens... Read More

Labor Department Ends Use of Employer-Provided Wage Surveys for H-2B Program | Following a major decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the Department of Labor announced that it will no longer issue prevailing wage determinations... Read More

"Teleconference Invitation Listening Session on U Visas Wednesday, June 4, 2014 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Eastern) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites you to participate in a stakeholder listening session on Wednesday... Read More

USCIS, Dec. 29, 2015 - "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has approved the statutory maximum of 10,000 petitions for U-1 nonimmigrant status (U visas) for fiscal year 2016. This marks the seventh straight year that USCIS has reached... Read More

"U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has approved the statutory maximum 10,000 petitions for U-1 nonimmigrant status (U visas) for fiscal year 2014. This marks the fifth straight year that USCIS has reached the statutory maximum since... Read More

" USCIS invites you to a webinar on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. (Eastern) on T and U visas and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) , immigration relief for victims for human trafficking, domestic violence and other serious crimes... Read More

CISOMB, Sept. 7, 2016 - "USCIS has agreed [by letter dated Aug. 16, 2016] with the Ombudsman’s [June 16, 2016] recommendation to implement a parole policy for U visa petitioners and qualifying family members who live abroad. The U visa –... Read More

"U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has approved the statutory maximum 10,000 petitions for U nonimmigrant status (U visas) for fiscal year 2013. This marks the fourth straight year that USCIS has reached the statutory maximum since... Read More

"Proponents of a visa program for undocumented immigrants who are victims of crime are pushing Congress to pass legislation that would triple the reach of the temporary coverage." Neon Tommy, Oct. 4, 2011 . Read More

"During these consultations, many have learned that they are eligible for other, more permanent, forms of immigration relief, like special visas for crime victims. More than a dozen immigration lawyers around the country — from private practice... Read More

" U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today marked a significant milestone in its efforts to provide relief to victims of crimes by approving the statutory maximum 10,000 petitions for U nonimmigrant status, also referred to as the... Read More