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NIJC has a new Chicago address at 111 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60604 and a new email domain at @immigrantjustice.org.

The U Visa is a special form of relief for survivors of serious crimes who cooperate with police and authorities in the investigation of the perpetrator. U Visas can be life changing for a victim, but some law enforcement refuse to sign the certification form confirming the crime occurred, which is required for an individual to purse the visa. NIJC's Tara Tidwell Cullen explains the challenges individuals can face when trying to obtain U Visa certification. Read the article.