NY S09257

Establishes a process for immigrant victims of qualifying crimes (rape, trafficking, domestic violence, kidnapping, etc.) to obtain U-visa or T-visa certifications from New York law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, judges, and other designated entities

Requires certifying officials to complete certification forms within 30 days of request, or within 7 days if the petitioner is in federal immigration removal proceedings, detained, or if family members would age out of eligibility

Creates a rebuttable presumption that victims are "helpful" to investigations if they have not refused to provide reasonably requested information, and does not require an ongoing investigation, prosecution, or conviction

Mandates written denial notices specifying reasons (lack of qualifying criminal activity, refusal to assist, lack of jurisdiction, or other lawful grounds) and allows petitioners to submit additional evidence for reconsideration within 7 days

Requires annual reporting by certifying entities to the Attorney General on certification requests received, granted, denied, and pending, with the Attorney General publishing a comprehensive public report to the legislature and governor