Oregon U-Visa Program: Protecting Immigrant Victims of Crime

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The Oregon U-Visa Program is dedicated to protecting immigrant victims of crime and providing them with the resources and support they need to seek justice.

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What is the U-Visa? The U-Visa, or U nonimmigrant status, is designed for victims of specific crimes who have experienced substantial mental or physical abuse and are willing to assist law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the crime. This visa allows eligible victims to temporarily stay in the United States and access necessary services while aiding law enforcement efforts.

Your Rights as a Victim: Regardless of your immigration status, as a victim of crime in Oregon, you have constitutionally protected rights, including:

  • Access to emergency medical care
  • Access to police assistance
  • Prosecution of perpetrators
  • Community-based services for your safety and well-being

How Can We Help? The program offers assistance in navigating the U-Visa application process, including:

  • Providing information on eligibility criteria
  • Connecting you with certifying officials for Form I-918B certification
  • Offering support and guidance throughout the application process

Contact Information: If you're a victim of crime and need assistance or information about the U-Visa program, please reach out to the Multnomah County Victim Assistance Program:

Correspondence for the Police Bureau’s certifying official should be sent to:

Family Services Lieutenant
Portland Police Bureau
10225 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97216

uvisa@police.portlandoregon.gov

Important Note: While certification of Form I-918B is a crucial step in the U-Visa application process, it does not guarantee approval. The final decision lies with USCIS, the federal component of the Department of Homeland Security.

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Conclusion: The Portland Police Bureau is committed to supporting immigrant victims of crime and ensuring they have the necessary resources to seek justice and rebuild their lives. If you're in need of assistance or have any questions about the U-Visa program, don't hesitate to reach out to us or the Multnomah County Victim Assistance Program.

Translations

برنامج التأشيرات U في ولاية أوريغون: حماية المهاجرين من ضحايا الجرائم (Arabic)
An Oregon U-Visa Prokram Tumwunu Ekkewe Wasena Ra Riaffou ren Feferungaw (Crime) (Chuukese)
Programa de Visa U de Oregon: Protección para los inmigrantes que han sido víctimas de un delito (Spanish)
오리건주 U-비자 프로그램: 이민 범죄 피해자 보호 (Korean)
ໂຄງການ U-Visa ໃນລັດ Oregon: ການປົກປ້ອງເຫຍື່ອອາຊະຍາກຳທີ່ເປັນຜູ້ອົບພະຍົບ (Lao)
Программа «Виза U» штата Орегон: Защита иммигрантов – жертв преступлений (Russian)
Barnaamijka Oregon U-Visa: Difaacida Dhibaneyaasha Danbiga ee Soo Galootiga ah (Somali)
Програма Орегону U-Visa: захист іммігрантів, які стали жертвами злочинів (Ukrainian)
Chương trình U-Visa tại Oregon: Bảo vệ các Nạn nhân của Tội phạm Nhập cư (Vietnamese)
俄勒冈州 U 签证计划：保护移民犯罪受害者 (Chinese)

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