EPISODE · Jun 5, 2025 · 22 MIN
U - Visa FAQ
from Pathways · host NIWAP, American University Washington College of Law
In this episode, Stacey Ivie, a Detective and Task Force Officer with the City of Alexandria, VA Police Department, answers some frequently asked questions about the U Visa and debunks myths centered around the U Visa certification process. She talks about the role of the certification agency, addresses the myths around certifying versus sponsorship, false reporting, and non-cooperation from victims. Detective Ivie emphasizes the importance of filing U Visas to help the criminal justice system and to give law enforcement opportunities to combat crimes in the community as a whole, not just those occurring within the immigrant population. NIWAP Web Library NIWAP YouTube Channel
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In this episode, Stacey Ivie, a Detective and Task Force Officer with the City of Alexandria, VA Police Department, answers some frequently asked questions about the U Visa and debunks myths centered around the U Visa certification process. She talks about the role of the certification agency, addresses the myths around certifying versus sponsorship, false reporting, and non-cooperation from victims. Detective Ivie emphasizes the importance of filing U Visas to help the criminal justice system and to give law enforcement opportunities to combat crimes in the community as a whole, not just those occurring within the immigrant population. NIWAP Web Library NIWAP YouTube Channel
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