Using the T Visa Law Enforcement Resource Guide
In October 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued its T Visa Law Enforcement Resource Guide. The guide, published alongside updated guidance on T visas in the USCIS Policy Manual (USCIS-PM), advises law enforcement agencies on providing T visa certifications, a crucial form of evidence in T visa applications. This practice advisory gives an overview of the resource guide and how practitioners can utilize it to advocate for law enforcement agencies to provide law enforcement
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
Evidence and procedure
Workflows
Immigration court deadline
USCIS and AAO appeals
VAWA, U, T, and survivor relief
Consular, visa, and 9 FAM
Forums
USCIS
Jurisdictions
National