U.S. immigration law has special provisions for survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and other serious crimes in the United States. Through the U and T Visa application processes, undocumented immigrant survivors of crime can gain temporary lawful immigration status and a pathway to U.S. citizenship. Those survivors wishing to obtain immigration relief through U and T Visas must often first navigate a law enforcement certification process before filing a visa application with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This training is geared toward attorneys who have an immigration law practice involving representation of immigrant survivors of crime. The training will cover when law enforcement certification is needed and best practices for requesting law enforcement certification in the T and U Visa contexts. The training will help prepare immigration law attorneys for navigating rules of discovery and possible subpoenas that may arise when immigration relief is pursued during the course of an active criminal prosecution. In addition, the training will address potential ethical issues that may arise when attorneys represent immigrant survivors of crime.

Speakers:

• Presenter: Katrina Kilgren, J.D., Kilgren Immigration Law Office. 
• Co-Presenter: Terry Campos, J.D., National Alliance of Victims' Rights Attorneys & Advocates