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CIS Ombudsman Issues T and U Visa Recommendations

By immigrationprof

“In an effort to eliminate further delays, facilitate criminal investigations, and assist victims in obtaining the legal status intended by Congress in the “Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act” (VTVPA),4 the Ombudsman recommends that USCIS:

1) Expeditiously provide more detailed public guidance on new filing procedures outlined in the December 2008 adjustment regulations as well as the trafficking reauthorization legislation for T and U visa applicants.

2) Find alternatives for T visa non-immigrant applicants to obtain work authorization while their applications are pending.

3) Expeditiously implement procedures and provide public guidance for U visa non-immigrant applicants to apply for work authorization as outlined in the December 2008 reauthorization legislation.

4) Provide adequate staff at the T and U visa unit to ensure prompt adjudication of the existing and anticipated T and U visa applications.

5) Post processing times for Form I-914 (Application for T Non-Immigrant Status) and Form I-918 (Petition for U Non-Immigrant Status).”

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