The Importance of Certifying U Visa Cases Early

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In this episode, Leslye Orloff, Director of NIWAP at the American University Washington College of Law, Jane Anderson, a former prosecutor now with Aequitas, and Christopher Freeman, a prosecutor from Hennepin County, MN, talk about the importance of certifying early in the U and T visa process. They talk about the basics of timing around certification, the helpfulness component of certification, and the benefits of early certification to the victim and the certifying agency. They further discuss the positive impact of early certification on the underlying case and address the fears around non-cooperation of victims. The episode ends with the speakers identifying the resources and tools available to prosecutors and certifying agencies on the benefits of early certification. NIWAP Web Library NIWAP YouTube Channel

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