5/28/2026 OVW Webinar: The Impact of Recent USCIS Policy Manual Changes - SW and Mountain W Region

ASISTA Regional OVW Webinar: The Impact of Recent USCIS Policy Manual Changes on Immigrant Survivors 5/28/2026 Southwest and Mountain West Region (AZ, CO, ID, NM, OK, TX, UT, WY) This interactive webinar for intermediate-level attorneys and DOJ accredited representatives will explore the impact of recent changes to the USCIS Policy Manual on immigrant survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Through lecture, hypotheticals, and group discussion, panelists will discuss changes to VAWA Self-Petitions, including USCIS interpretation of the joint residence requirement and the “any credible evidence” standard, as well as changes to the confidentiality and prohibited source protections in 8 U.S.C. 1367. Panelists will share practical tips throughout the webinar and will lead a discussion on how to educate decisionmakers about domestic violence dynamics and how to enhance decisionmakers’ perspective of survivors’ credibility. Panelists will also invite grantees to share their experiences. Speakers: Kelly Byrne, Staff Attorney, ASISTA Cristina Velez, Legal and Policy Director, ASISTA DISCLAIMER: Content is current as of date of recording. It is your responsibility to ensure content is up to date. Written materials accompany the webinar.