Certification of U-Visa (Non-Immigrant Status)

The purpose of this General Order is to establish guidelines and procedures when receiving requests for a U Visa Nonimmigrant Status certification. This legislation was intended to strengthen the ability of law enforcement agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute cases of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and other crimes by creating protections for crime victims who may fear reporting those crimes to law enforcement due to their undocumented status.