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Health & Forensic Service Updates

The Alliance is launching an innovative public information campaign this summer to raise widespread awareness about the many comprehensive services available to sexual assault victims throughout New York City. The NYCDOH has certified 19 Emergency Departments as SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner) Centers of Excellence. A multimedia campaign is being developed which will spread the message that free, private, compassionate, and victim-centered care is available at these centers. [Read more.]
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FAQ and Factsheets: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States of America.

The USCIS establishes immigration services, policies and priorities to preserve America's legacy as a nation of immigrants while ensuring that no one is admitted who is a threat to public saftey.

To accomplish this, USCIS "adjudicates" (decide upon) the petitions and applications of potential immigrants.

USCIS adjudicates:

Immigrant visa petitions
Naturalization petitions
Asylum and refugee applications

For more information, visit the USCIS website.

Rule For Nonimmigrant Victims Of Human Trafficking And Specified
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has transmitted an interim final rule to the Federal Register that will allow “T” and “U” nonimmigrants to adjust status their status and become lawful permanent residents.

The “T” nonimmigrant status, also known as the “T” visa, was created to provide immigration protection to victims of a severe form of human trafficking. The “U” nonimmigrant status, or “U” visa, is designated for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse because of the crime and who are willing to assist law enforcement and government officials in the investigation of the criminal activity.

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"When someone says 'I've been raped' the most important words in the world to say are 'I believe you'. If a survivor doesn't hear that from anyone else, she or he is going to hear it from me."
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