The Portland Police Bureau reviewed 53 denied petitions from immigrants seeking certifications as crime victims or witnesses following an audit by the city's ombudsman's office. It reversed its decision to deny 19 of those petitions and another 12 applications appear eligible.Sean Meagher/The Oregonian
The Portland Police Bureau has reversed its decision to deny 19 petitions from immigrants seeking certification as crime victims or witnesses so they could apply for a special visa to remain in the country.
The petitions are part of 53 applications found to have been unjustly denied in 2021 and during the first half of 2022, according to an updated audit by the city’s ombudsman’s office made public Wednesday. Another 12 applications previously denied appear to be eligible.
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