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Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking
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Learn about the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and how it protects immigrants who are victims of abuse. You can also find information for trafficking victims.
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Information about obtaining legal status for non-citizen survivors of domestic violence who are married to abusive US citizens or lawful permanent residents.
Learn about unique forms of abuse that immigrant victims of domestic violence may face. Learn about legal options for immigrant victims of abuse.
As 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).
Read about your rights in this country. Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) for help.
Information for immigrants to the United States about domestic violence.
Learn about what the immigration laws say about abuse, domestic violence, and human trafficking victims.
This resource discusses how MLSA provides access to free legal help in the language you understand.
Laws and procedures for obtaining a U-Visa if you are the victim of a crime (including domestic violence).
*There is a green button at the top to switch the language to Spanish.
*There is a green button at the top to switch the language to Spanish.
A T-visa gives temporary nonimmigrant status to victims of "severe forms of human trafficking" on the condition that they help law enforcement officials investigate and prosecute crimes related to human trafficking. However, if the victim is under 18 years of age, the law does not require cooperation with police to obtain a T-visa.
This page includes information about obtaining lawful status if you are the victim of certain crimes (including domestic abuse) and can obtain a certification that you are, have been or will be helpful in the investigation or prosecution of the crime.
The U nonimmigrant status (U visa) is set aside for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or government officials in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity.
Victims of Human Trafficking: T Nonimmigrant Status
VAWA Laws and Procedures
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)