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To: TexasGunLover

Q4. If I am a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or other crime, what immigration options are available to me?
A4. There are three ways immigrants who become victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and some other specific crimes may apply for legal immigration status for themselves and their child(ren). A victim’s application is confidential and no one, including an abuser, crime perpetrator or family member, will be told that you applied.

Self-petitions for legal status under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
Cancellation of removal under VAWA
U-nonimmigrant status (crime victims)

These immigration benefits each have specific requirements that must be established. Consult an immigration lawyer who works with victims of domestic violence to discuss how any of these immigration benefits may affect or assist you

http://www.uscis.gov/news/fact-sheets/information-legal-rights-available-immigrant-victims-domestic-violence-united-states-and-facts-about-immigrating-marriage-based-visa-fact-sheet


14 posted on 08/25/2015 6:18:52 AM PDT by dennisw (The first principle is to find out who you are then you can achieve anything -- Buddhist monk)
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To: dennisw

“There are three ways immigrants who become victims of domestic violence, sexual ... “

Here you go, there will be groundless claims of victim-hood, just cause that’s the ticket into the legal system. Many males will be accused without justification just for spouse’s goal of the free stuff.


20 posted on 08/25/2015 6:26:52 AM PDT by George from New England (escaped CT in 2006, now living north of Tampa)
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