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Alabama's New Immigration Law Hurts Immigrants and the State
On September 28, 2011, a Federal District Court Judge upheld most of the sections of Alabama’s harsh new immigration law, also known as HB 56 , which the U.S. Justice Department and civil rights groups had vigorously challenged.
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Immigration Options for Victims of Crime
Information for law enforcement, healthcare providers and others.
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Green Card for a Victim of a Crime (U Nonimmigrant)
Information on applying for a green card as a U visa holder.
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Questions & Answers: Victims of Criminal Activity, U Nonimmigrant Status
Common questions and answers pertaining to U nonimmigrant visas.
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Questions and Answers: Filing T, U and VAWA Petitions with USCIS
These Questions & Answers concern filing requirements for T, U, and VAWA petitions with USCIS. They also address requests for expedited processing, confidentiality issues, adjudicator training, petition processing for applicants in removal proceedings, and travel authorizations, among other issues.
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Questions and Answers: Qualifying Family Members of U Visa Beneficiaries May Obtain Lawful Permanent Residence
Common questions are answered regarding U Visa applications.
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Extension of U Nonimmigrant Status for Derivative Family Members Using the Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status (Form I-539)
This Policy Memorandum (PM) authorizes the Vermont Service Center (VSC) to approve an Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status (Form I-539) to extend U nonimmigrant status for a derivative family member whose initial period of stay is less than four years.
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U visa Regulations
Adjustment of Status to Lawful Permanent Resident for Aliens in T or U Nonimmigrant Status.
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USCIS Reaches Milestone: 10,000 U Visas Approved in Fiscal Year 2010
This marks the first time that USCIS, through extensive outreach and collaboration, has reached the statutory maximum of 10,000 U visas per fiscal year since it began issuing U visas in 2008.
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The U Visa For Crime Victims
The U visa provides immigration status to certain victims of certain crimes. It was created in the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000, Pub. Law 106-386 § 1513, codified at 8 USCA §§ 1101(a)(15)(U), 1184(o) and 1255(l), and its implementing regulations are at 8 CFR § 214.14.1
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