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"The Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 created two new nonimmigrant visas for noncitizen victims of crimes, the T-visa and the U-visa. Both visas are designed to provide immigration status to noncitizens that are assisting or are willing to assist authorities investigating crimes. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued the U visa regulation on September 17, 2007."
Yes, since 2007. However, until recently, workplace violations were excluded. Now, in addition to USCIS, DOL has the authority to issue U Visas for illegal alien "victims" of employers who violate wage and labor laws, or exploit/threaten them. If the illegal employee agrees to assist the DOL with its investigation, they have an opportunity to receive a U Visa.
There’s really nothing to ponder.
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OPA News Release: [03/15/2010]
Contact Name: Sonia Melendez or Joseph De Wolk
Phone Number: (202) 693-6075 or (202) 579-7359
Release Number: 10-0312-NAT
US Labor Department to exercise authority to certify applications for U visas
Action will help victims who aid law enforcement
WASHINGTON — Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today announced that the U.S. Department of Labor will begin exercising its authority to certify applications for U Nonimmigrant Status Visas. U visas — as they are known — are designed to help victims of qualifying criminal activities who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse and are willing to assist law enforcement or other government officials in the investigation or prosecution of those crimes.
Labor Department authority to certify U visas will be delegated to its Wage and Hour Division, which will identify potential applicants in appropriate circumstances during the course of workplace investigations.
I got pecked in the eye by a crow as I sat waiting for the coyote to drive me to America. Give me a house. A scorpion stung me on the *******. How about a free car ? I got diarrhea from a big mac as I waited for the man at home depot. Give me free hospital treatment. An old lady gave me the finger, and told me to go back to Mexico. I want to sue her for insulting my manhood. I demand 20 thousand dollars. I lost the money gambling. Give me a job with a special visa. A dog peed on my leg. I demand to become president of the United states !
It's ONE thing to isse U-visas to those illegals who are victime of crime and who assist the authorities with the apprehension etc of the perps - but why in hell should they then be able to USE that status to bring in their relatives?
Yes, since 2007. However, until recently, workplace violations were excluded. Now, in addition to USCIS, DOL has the authority to issue U Visas for illegal alien "victims" of employers who violate wage and labor laws, or exploit/threaten them. If the illegal employee agrees to assist the DOL with its investigation, they have an opportunity to receive a U Visa.
So you were okay with the law from 2007 until now?
Why do you put quotation marks around victims, as if these people arent really being victimized? You yourself wrote that their employers "violate wage and labor laws, or exploit/threaten them."
So you were okay with the law from 2007 until now?
Why do you put quotation marks around victims, as if these people arent really being victimized? You yourself wrote that their employers "violate wage and labor laws, or exploit/threaten them."
Not sure what you mean about pondering.
Perhaps because their "victimisation" is their own fault? No-one is stopping them from leaving the job they have illegally and returning to their own country.
It's ONE thing to isse U-visas to those illegals who are victime of crime and who assist the authorities with the apprehension etc of the perps - but why in hell should they then be able to USE that status to bring in their relatives?
How about the section which says incest victims are eligible? Does that mean dad can abuse his daughter, and in turn daughter can receive a U Visa and bring in everyone else in the family, leaving dad to come in illegally after his deportation?
How about the section which says incest victims are eligible? Does that mean dad can abuse his daughter, and in turn daughter can receive a U Visa and bring in everyone else in the family, leaving dad to come in illegally after his deportation?
What the HELL are you talking about and what does YOUR post have to do with what I said in MINE?
I'm really starting to wonder if people just hit ANY post to "quote" then hit reply...........WTF did I say I thought this was a GOOD thing?
So you were okay with the law from 2007 until now?
Why do you put quotation marks around victims, as if these people arent really being victimized? You yourself wrote that their employers "violate wage and labor laws, or exploit/threaten them."
Not sure what you mean about pondering.
I don’t endorse any measure intended to reward illegal aliens. However, now, they have yet another avenue for fraud. After all, honesty is not exactly their strong suit.
Many will abuse this visa and claim victimization where none exists; thus, the quotations. Furthermore, their victimization is self-inflicted.
Had they not chosen to ignore our laws, they would not be vulnerable to exploitation in the workplace, or otherwise. While I certainly believe all employees should be paid for hours worked, they knew the risks when they chose to engage in illegal behavior. It goes with the territory.
My “ponder” comment was in response to your emoticon.
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