[DV_listserv] U-Visas and other information

[Domestic Violence issues]

Hello, all,

A colleague (thank you , Dan Wendel), forwarded this resource to me.

While some of the information may not be applicable to your work, there is a section that explains U-Visas that I think could be of use to you. The "U-Visa" defense ( E.g., "The victim is making up the allegations of abuse so that she can stay in the United States..") has become more and more prevalent in DV trials. Understanding how U-Visas actually work will make it easier for us to rebut that defense.

Also, there is a good section on the general implications of a criminal conviction on a person's immigration status. Again, my experience is that we often hear that if a person is convicted of a DV crime he/she is automatically going to be deported. Not only does this resource provide more accurate information about the possible consequences of a certain type of conviction, it provides contact information should you need additional assistance on this issue.

Thanks,

Erin

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