How do immigration lawyers help survivors of domestic violence to

get legal status in the US?

If you are a victim of domestic violence, regardless of your legal status in the United States, you

have the right to get justice. When you call the police about domestic violence, their duty is to

protect you from your abuser; they are not supposed to call ICE to inform them about your

legal status. If you are a victim of domestic violence and you do not have legal status in the US,

you should contact the Immigration Lawyer San Francisco service which can guide you well.

Get to know about the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) protects domestic violence victims, and also offers

specific protections for people without legal status in the US. Furthermore, this act also

protects men and children who are victims of domestic violence.

If you are being abused by your U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident Spouse or your child

is being abused by his or her U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, VAWA can help in

escaping violence and gain legal permanent status.

However, abusers often may refuse to assist you with applying for immigration status, may

promise to apply for you, but threaten to contact immigration and report you. In this case,

VAWA helps to do self-petition, so that victims can apply without getting help from the abuser.

Submit the form “I-360 (Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant) for self-

petition. Also, you need to include evidence to prove that you meet the requirements for

VAWA. Contact The Law Offices of C. Antonio Delgado immigration service if you want to self-

petition under VAWA laws.