Definitions.
Philadelphia Code § 21-3801
in effect§ 21-3801. Definitions.
Applicant. A person applying for a U-Visa or a T-Visa.
Certifying Agency. Any City agency authorized to complete U-Visa or T-Visa Certifications.
Qualifying Criminal Activity. Criminal activity as defined in 8 C.F.R. § 214.14(a)(14).
U-Visa or T-Visa Certification. A Certification from a City agency in support of an application for a U-Visa or T-Visa under the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (2000), or for the Deferred Action Program under 6 U.S.C. § 202(5) and 8 U.S.C. § 1103.
Source: City of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Code and Home Rule Charter (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-313532Fetched: 10/27/2026
