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Immigration Options for Victims of Crimes
This brochure from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provides information for Law Enforcement, Healthcare Providers, and Others about legal remedies available to victims of certain crimes. [PDF] Content Detail
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Victims of Criminal Activity: U Nonimmigrant Status
The U nonimmigrant status (U visa) is set aside for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or government officials in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity. This provides information from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on U nonimmigrant status. Content Detail
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Questions and Answers: Victims of Human Trafficking, T Nonimmigrant Status
T Nonimmigrant Status (T Visa) is set aside for those who are or have been victims of human trafficking and are willing to assist law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of acts of trafficking. This provides Questions and Answers pertaining to T nonimmigrant status from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Content Detail
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Resources for Victims of Human Trafficking & Other Crimes
Information on resources for victims of human trafficking and other crimes and the organizations that serve them from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Content Detail
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Victims of Human Trafficking & Other Crimes
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) helps protect victims of human trafficking and other crimes by providing immigration relief. Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons, is a form of modern-day slavery in which traffickers lure individuals with false promises of employment and a better life. This provides information on the kind of help available from USCIS. For more information please call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888. Content Detail
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Criminal Justice Advocacy & Support Directory - Guide to Services for Pennsylvania Inmates, Victims of Crime & Their Families
The purpose of this directory is to provide a comprehensive listing of agencies in Pennsylvania, and to some extent nationally, which serves the needs of inmates, ex-offenders, victims of crimes and their families, criminal justice professionals, volunteers and support persons. Content Detail
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Sexual Violence Against Farmworkers: A Guidebook for Legal Providers
The goal of this guidebook from the Southern Poverty Law Center is to increase the knowledge and skills of legal professionals so that you can better serve farmworkers who have experienced sexual violence. It provides helpful explanations about the life and work of farmworkers as well as unique issues that may impact the services you provide. Content Detail
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Workers' Rights Handbook
Handbook on workers rights including the rights of immigrant workers. The original Philadelphia area handbook was created by Community Legal Services, Friends of Farmworkers and the Villanova Law School Clinical Program based on a publication created by the Chinatown Community Youth Leadership Project, a program of Asian Americans United. [PDF] Content Detail
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Immigration Information from PASafeLaw.org
This section of PASafeLaw.org provides information to victims of crime and domestic abuse about the impact of their immigration status, which is often a major barrier to safety and self-sufficiency for victims of crime. Information is provided to victims of crime about certain protections they are provided under immigration law. Content Detail
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Beware of Dishonest Immigration Consultants [PDF]
Brochure from the National Consumer Law Center discussing how to look out for dishonest immigration consultants. [PDF] Content Detail
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Notarios Notorios (Notorious Notarios) (Video)
A notary public in America is not the equivalent of a notario publico in Spanish-speaking countries like Mexico. A notary public is not a lawyer and is not authorized by the state to give legal advice or provide legal services. This video from the Visual Legal Advocacy Project at Penn Law, which is in Spanish and English, is intended to assist consumers in avoiding confusion between notaries and notarios when seeking legal help with immigration matters. (19:38) Read More
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Green Card Eligibility Categories
In order to apply for a Green Card, you must be eligible under one of the categories listed on this page. Once you find the category that may fit your situation, click on the link provided to get information on eligibility requirements, how to apply, and whether your family members can also apply with you. Content Detail
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Access to Justice: Do you need an interpreter for a legal matter?
Going to court can be stressful and confusing, especially if you do not speak English fluently. You have the right to participate in a legal case involving you, even if you speak little English or no English. Pennsylvania law says that you have the right to a free, trained interpreter who speaks your language and English well in court and administrative proceedings. The interpreter can help you communicate and understand the events of the proceeding. This way you can better defend your rights. Read More
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Additional Resources on Immigrant Issues from PALawHelp.org
Full listing of resources on Immigrant Issues appearing on PALawHelp.org Content Detail
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Community Legal Services Helps Immigrants
Community Legal Services regularly represents immigrant clients, including those who are undocumented, and we advocate on behalf immigrant and refugee communities in a number of ways. Content Detail
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