• Issue Briefs and Other Resources

• Immigrants' Rights Update Articles

Issue Briefs and Other Resources

Immigrants' Rights Update Articles (back to IRU index)

Interim Rule for Applying for “U” Visa Finally Published (10/5/07)

New Law Expands Eligibility For "T" Nonimmigrant Status (2/17/04) (posted under "Obtaining Lawful Permanent Resident Status")

DOJ Issues Regulations for T Visas, Available to Victims of Trafficking (2/28/02) (posted under "Obtaining Lawful Permanent Resident Status")

DOJ and State Dept. Issue Regulations Implementing Victims of Trafficking Law (8/31/01) (posted under "Obtaining Lawful Permanent Resident Status")

ORR Outlines Procedures for Granting Benefits Eligibility to Victims of Trafficking (8/31/01) (posted under "Immigrants and Public Benefits – Miscellaneous Issues")

Congress Creates New "T" and "U" Visas for Victims of Exploitation (10/19/00) (posted under "Obtaining Lawful Permanent Resident Status")

Congress Passes Violence Against Women Act of 2000 (10/19/00) (posted under "Obtaining Lawful Permanent Resident Status")