The number of visa applications for victims of crime in new York has increased significantly

The number of visa applications for victims of crime in new York has increased significantly

According to the statements of the police Department of new York significantly increased the number of illegal immigrants who are trying to get a special visa for victims of crime.

According to statistics, in 2011, these applicants visa was 87, by 2016 the number of applications for U-visa has increased to 713.

The number of visa applications for victims of crime in new York has increased significantly

A little-known Federal program, approved almost 20 years ago, allows undocumented immigrants to obtain a visa if they can confirm that you are a victim of a crime. Thus, immigrants can cooperate with law enforcement and participate in investigations.

As stated by the Commissioner of Department of investigation mark Peters: «In the current environment, when immigrants live in fear and are victims of violence, all of us in local law enforcement are working to ensure their safety. Strengthening program U-visa is helping new York to achieve this goal.»

According to Carmen the Miria ray, Deputy Director, IIP at the law firm «Sanctuary for Families», this visa program will give the chance to immigrants to speak out against violence and human trafficking.

«We believe that this project will provide safety not only for immigrants but for all the people of new York.»

Despite the increase in the number of immigrant communities, at the moment, according to her, the number of applicants is still very small considering the number of immigrants who are victims of crimes.

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