4 sections in this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258F, § 1 Definitions
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Section 1. As used in this chapter, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: ''Certifying entity'', a law enforcement agency, prosecutor or other state or local entity that has the authority to detect, investigate or p…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258F, § 2 Completing and signing nonimmigrant status certification forms
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Section 2. A certifying entity shall adopt a policy for completing and signing nonimmigrant status certification forms for: (i) victims of criminal activity who intend to petition for nonimmigrant visas under 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(U); and (ii) victims of severe forms of traffickin…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258F, § 3 Certifying entity's response to certification request
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Section 3. A certifying entity shall respond to a nonimmigrant status certification request from a victim of criminal activity who intends to petition for a nonimmigrant visa under 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(U) or from a victim of severe forms of trafficking in persons who intends to p…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258F, § 4 Report to executive office of public safety and security
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Section 4. (a) Annually, not later than February 1, each certifying entity shall report to the executive office of public safety and security: (i) the number of individuals that requested nonimmigrant status certification; (ii) the number of certification forms that were complete…