Victim and Witness Protection: New Rights for Immigrants
This act aims to make it easier for victims of crimes like domestic violence and human trafficking to get help and immigration status. It increases protection against deportation and speeds up access to work permits, helping victims become independent and cooperate with law enforcement.
Key points
Eliminates visa limits for crime victims (U visas) and neglected children (SIJ visas), speeding up their path to legal status.
Faster access to work permits for victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, and neglected children, often within 180 days of application.
Increased protection against deportation for crime victims and neglected children until their relief applications are fully processed.
Establishes a presumption of release from detention for victims and neglected children, unless they pose a threat or flight risk.
Strengthens privacy protections for victims' information to prevent its misuse by perpetrators or for purposes other than application processing.
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