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In the United States, individuals can apply for permanent residence through family sponsorship, employment opportunities, or recognized humanitarian grounds. Victims of serious crimes, domestic violence, or human trafficking may be eligible for relief, regardless of how they entered the country or their current immigration status. Children who have experienced abandonment, neglect, or abuse by one or both parents can seek status under Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, leading to eventual permanent residence.

Contact our humanitarian visa lawyers in Newark from Murray Osorio PLLC for a free consultation. Call (862) 465-9035 or complete our online form. Our services are available in English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Georgian, and Amharic.

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

Survivors of domestic violence, regardless of gender, may find protection under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). VAWA provides safeguards for those who have suffered physical or mental abuse by their U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident spouse. It is possible to simultaneously file for a green card application along with the VAWA petition.

How Do I Apply For A VAWA Visa?

Applying for a VAWA visa involves specific steps and eligibility criteria. To qualify, you must have a qualifying relationship with a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident who has abused you. This could be as a spouse, former spouse, child, or parent. Additionally, you must demonstrate that you have suffered battery or extreme cruelty and are a person of good moral character.

To initiate the VAWA visa application process, you must file Form I-360, the Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). If you meet the eligibility requirements and are currently in the United States, you may also apply for a green card by filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, provided an immigrant visa is immediately available. It is crucial to ensure that you meet all eligibility criteria and that an immigrant visa is accessible to proceed with the green card application.

U-Visas

Victims of violent crimes, including domestic violence, armed robbery, or serious assault, can seek protection in the United States through a U-Visa. While the application is pending, victims may receive work authorization. Once granted, individuals receive work authorization and temporary status for four years. After three years in the United States on a U-Visa, victims and eligible family members may apply for legal permanent residence. Our experienced team understands the sensitivity of these cases and can help you understand your rights and options.

Trafficking & T-Visas

Victims of human trafficking and their families can petition for T-Visas if they report the crime to authorities and cooperate with the investigation. Immigrants with T-Visas can obtain work authorization and temporary status, which extends to eligible family members.

Humanitarian Asylum

Individuals or families seeking refuge from persecution in their home country can apply for humanitarian asylum if they have a reasonable fear of returning. Humanitarian asylum applications are not based on a future fear of persecution due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a protected social group. Eligibility for humanitarian asylum can arise from severe past persecution or events such as civil war, extreme economic hardship, FGM, or natural disasters. Asylum law is constantly evolving and requires the careful attention of an experienced attorney.

Temporary Protected Status

For individuals from countries that are unsafe due to situations like war or a natural disaster. If the US government designates nationals from a specific country eligible for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) then those nationals must register for the benefit within a certain timeframe, must show that they have continuously resided in the US since the date designated by the US government, and that they do not have more than two misdemeanor criminal offenses. Individuals with TPS can apply for Advance Parole to leave and re-enter the United States.

To schedule a case consultation, call (862) 465-9035 or contact us online today. Our Newark team is here to provide the guidance and support you need.

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