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Immigration options for victims of crimes, abuse, or mistreatment

  Many immigrants are afraid to admit they have been victims of a crime, in part because they believe they will be expelled (deported) from the United States if they report the crime. Fortunately, U.S. law protects both legal and undocumented immigrants who have been victims of a crime. There are specific protections for victims of domestic violence,

Immigration Options for Victims of Crime, Abuse, or Mistreatment

  Many immigrants are afraid to admit that they have been the victim of a crime, in part because they believe they will be removed (deported) from the United States if they report the crime. Fortunately, U.S. law protects both legal immigrants and undocumented immigrants who have been victims of crime. There are specific protections for victims of domestic violence,

What is a VAWA self-petition and how does it work?

  De acuerdo con la Ley de Inmigración y Nacionalidad, las víctimas de abuso tienen derecho a solicitar una petición especial en relación con el abuso que sufrieron en los Estados Unidos por parte de un familiar inmediato ciudadano estadounidense o residente permanente legal. Si usted o un pariente cercano ha sufrido abuso, ya sea físico, financiero o emocional, es

What is a VAWA self-petition, and how does it work?

  Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, victims of abuse have the right to file for a special petition regarding abuse they suffered in the United States by an immediate U.S. citizen family member or lawful permanent resident. If you or a close relative has suffered abuse, whether physical, financial, or emotional, it is important that you understand VAWA’s self-petition.

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