Oct 16, 2020 | immigrant victim of domestic violence, immigration law
Many immigrants are scared of reporting their experiences as victims of crime because they believe they will risk deportation from the United States if they come forward. U.S. law provides several protections and options for legal and undocumented immigrants who have...
Jun 16, 2015 | derivative, derivative citizenship, Domestic Violence, Good Moral Character, immigrant victim of domestic violence, immigration law, Immigration reform, Order of Removal, permanent residence, permanent residency, VAWA, Violence Against Women's Act (VAWA)
If you are victim of domestic violence, and at the same time a non-citizen of the US, please know that even in your unfortunate situation, you have options. As a Miami immigration lawyer, I have helped clients who were victims of domestic violence seek relief in 3...
Nov 10, 2014 | abused spouse petition, Domestic Violence, family-based petition, Form I-360, green card, immigrant victim of domestic violence, immigration law, permanent residence, permanent residency, USCIS, Violence Against Women's Act (VAWA)
If you or a loved one is an immigrant to the United States, and is a battered spouse, child or parent, you may file an immigrant visa petition under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). In order to do so, you...
Sep 22, 2014 | Asylum, Deportations, Domestic Violence, Form I-130, Form I-485, Green cards, human trafficking, immigrant victim of domestic violence, immigration law, marriage interview, marriage petition, rape, sexual assault, Violence Against Women's Act (VAWA)
Miami immigration lawyers often face a disturbing conundrum. Many of us meet with immigrants who are victims of domestic violence. These immigrants are particularly vulnerable because many may not speak English, are often separated from family and friends, and may not...
