Establishes uniform statewide requirements for U and T visa certifications for noncitizen victims of crime.

This bill establishes uniform statewide requirements for policies and processes for the issuance of U and T visa certifications for noncitizen victims of crime. It mandates that each certifying entity adopt a written policy and process for U and T visa certifications, ensuring consistency with federal laws and regulations. The bill also requires each certifying entity to implement language access protocols for victims with limited English proficiency and to designate a certifying official to review and respond to visa certification requests within specified timeframes.

Establishes uniform statewide requirements for U and T visa certifications for noncitizen victims of crime.

This bill establishes uniform statewide requirements for policies and processes for the issuance of U and T visa certifications for noncitizen victims of crime. It mandates that each certifying entity adopt a written policy and process for U and T visa certifications, ensuring consistency with federal laws and regulations. The bill also requires each certifying entity to implement language access protocols for victims with limited English proficiency and to designate a certifying official to review and respond to visa certification requests within specified timeframes.