Thread: U Visa Gives Immigrant Women Victims a New Chance

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U Visa Gives Immigrant Women Victims a New Chance

New America Media, News Feature, Viji Sundaram, Posted: Sep 20, 2007

Editor’s Note: Even as federal deportations of undocumented immigrants continue to increase, a new visa grants temporary legal status to victims of certain crimes – many of whom are women. Viji Sundaram is an editor at New America Media.

SAN FRANCISCO – When 37-year-old Bertha heard last week about the imminent availability of a long-awaited visa, which would allow crime victims like her to stay in the United States, she could barely contain her joy.

“I haven’t seen my family in five years,â€

watch.... 6 - 15 million ILLEGAL ALIEN WOMEN will now claim they were abused... It's like a short cut.... get legal status, then marry and get legal status for thier husband while draining the welfare state dry... more taxes are coming folks... if you thought is was hard before... wait until Hillary drags her goat smelling As_ into the White House

U Visa Gives Immigrant Women Victims a New Chance

A new chance at what... the ability to suck off of America's nipples. It's time to stop breeding at some point and take responsibility for your actions

New America Media, News Feature, Viji Sundaram, Posted: Sep 20, 2007

The title and the Authors name says it all

Editor’s Note: Even as federal deportations of undocumented immigrants continue to increase, a new visa grants temporary legal status to victims of certain crimes – many of whom are women. Viji Sundaram is an editor at New America Media.

I like that Title New America Media... what a fitting title for people that are bleeding this country dry

SAN FRANCISCO – When 37-year-old Bertha heard last week about the imminent availability of a long-awaited visa, which would allow crime victims like her to stay in the United States, she could barely contain her joy.

I like money... you got money....I take money... you pay for me to breed, I like money... me like dumb As_ Americans

[quote]“I haven’t seen my family in five years,â€

It is not our problem if illegals beat each other up once they get here. Ship both parties involved back and let their countries figure out what to do with them.

First... of all I am getting sick of them calling us the New America, WE THE PEOPLE happen to like the old one THANK YOU!!The United States of America and we don't want it changed.

Second...Who is the damn fool that came up with this U visa? do they up there in congress lay awake all night thinking of ways to give illegals, legal status!!



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I am looking for the promoter of this visa. There seems to be something to cover any type of situation for these illegal aliens. This information is older, but gives an idea of the U VISA and its purposes.

This is long, but informative -

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U VISAS: Immigration Relief

for Victims of Certain Crimes

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The following provides brief answers to frequently asked questions about U visas. This is only a general summary of information about U visas. If you are considering submitting a request for U visa relief, please visit the National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild website: at www.nationalimmigrationproject.org.

â–º What is a U Visa?

The U visa was created by the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act, enacted in October 2000. It is available to noncitizens who 1) have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse resulting from a wide range of criminal activity, and 2) have been helpful, are being helpful or are likely to be helpful with the investigation or prosecution of the crime. The U visa provides eligible immigrants with authorized stay in the United States and employment authorization.

â–º Are U Visas Available?

Not exactly. U visas cannot be issued until the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issues regulations making them available. Until then, no one is receiving an actual U visa. However, in the meantime, the DHS has made an interim form of relief available. It is referred to as "U nonimmigrant status interim relief" or "U visa interim relief." Eligible individuals who request U visa interim relief can receive deferred action, which would also allow them to obtain employment authorization.

â–º Who Is Eligible For U Visa Interim Relief?

There are four basic eligibility requirements for U visa interim relief:

The immigrant has suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of having been a victim of certain criminal activity;
The immigrant possesses information concerning that criminal activity;
The immigrant has been helpful, is being helpful, or is likely to be helpful in the investigation or prosecution the criminal activity; and
The criminal activity described violated the laws of the United States or occurred in the United States.

â–º Who Is NOT Eligible For U Visa Interim Relief?

Currently, the guidance from DHS states that the Vermont Service Center (VSC) cannot grant interim relief to noncitizens in immigration proceedings. The guidance also suggests that noncitizens with "aggravated felonies," as defined in immigration law, also are not eligible, nor are "absconders" (noncitizens with a final removal order.) Also, if a noncitizen is currently in a valid non-immigrant status, she is not eligible for deferred action unless she relinquishes her existing status.

Please contact Sally Kinoshita (sally@nationalimmigrationproject.org) or Gail Pendleton (gail@nationalimmigrationproject.org) if you have clients in these categories to discuss strategies for helping your clients!

â–º What Criminal Activities Are Covered By the U Visa Interim Relief?

In order to qualify for U Visa interim relief, the immigrant must be the victim of one or more of the following crimes or any similar activity in violation of Federal State, or local criminal law: rape; torture; trafficking; incest; domestic violence; sexual assault; abusive sexual contact; prostitution; sexual exploitation; female genital mutilation; being held hostage; peonage; involuntary servitude; slave trade; kidnapping; abduction; unlawful criminal restraint; false imprisonment; blackmail; extortion; manslaughter; murder; felonious assault; witness tampering; obstruction of justice; perjury; or attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit any of the above mentioned crimes.



? What Kind of Documents Should Be Submitted With A U Visa Interim Relief Request?

As there is no official "form" for requesting U Visa interim relief, each U visa interim relief application will look different and must be tailored to each individual case. However, each application should include the following elements (* = mandatory):

NOTE: ALWAYS KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR FILE.

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CHECK OUT THIS FLYER

http://www.ilrc.org/resources/U%20Visa/ ... 0Flyer.pdf

http://www.ilrc.org/uvisa.php

LOOK AT THESE LINKS LA RAZA, ACLU

Originally Posted by GeorgiaPeach

CHECK OUT THIS FLYER

http://www.ilrc.org/resources/U%20Visa/ ... 0Flyer.pdf

http://www.ilrc.org/uvisa.php

LOOK AT THESE LINKS LA RAZA, ACLU

How in the world did you find this information ?
Very interesting GeorgiaPeach!!

Laughing, I don't know SoSad - I start googling and end up in the most interesting places.

Check these defense strategies out too

http://www.ilrc.org/Fraud_and_theft_advisory_Cal.pdf

http://www.ilrc.org/criminal.php

http://www.ilrc.org/

AirbornSnapper wrote

more taxes are coming folks... if you thought is was hard before... wait until Hillary drags her goat smelling As_ into the White House

I hear ya!