What is the T visa and who can benefit?
The T visa was created for victims of severe forms of human trafficking. Article 103 of the Victim Traffic Prevention agreement gives as definition of “traffic” the following: Sex trafficking, in [...]
Who Qualifies for the U Visa?
Hay 4 requisitos básicos para calificar para una visa U Que el inmigrante haya sufrido daño físico o mental sustancial por haber sido victima de alguna actividad criminal. Que el inmigrante posea [...]
What can I do if the person who abuses me is not a citizen – is there any other visa for people in this situation?
Spouses of permanent residents may apply for VAWA. There is also another visa available for people who are in this situation. The U visa was created by the “Victims of Trafficking and Violence [...]
Does this law also apply to men?
Yes, this law protects people of both sexes.
I have some questions about permanent residence for abused women and children – Is there a law that allows an abused woman to self-apply for permanent residence?
The Violence Against Women Agreement Act (VAWA) allows women or children who have been abused to request their legal status in the United States on their own without waiting for citizens or legal [...]
Is it possible to have several requests for regularization of immigration status in the USCIS at the same time?
Yes, and in some cases it is convenient, since the possibilities of approval of each case may change for or against over time, and if you are acting in good faith and have adequate legal advice [...]
Can you present a waiver to this punishment of 3 or 10 years?
Forgiveness must state that if the person applying for residence is not admitted to the United States the qualifying relative would suffer extreme damage.
I am married to a US citizen, but they tell me that I have to leave the country because I cannot adjust my status within the United States. They also talk to me about forgiveness. What are the punishments of 3 or 10 years?
IMPORTANT CHANGE IN THE FORGIVENESS PROCESS: This change in the process only benefits the spouses or children of American citizens or permanent residents. This change does not apply to persons [...]
What does the term admission and admitted use regarding immigrants mean?
Admission refers to when the immigrant is legally in the United States. That definition also entails an authorization for how long it can remain. Failure to comply with these terms entails [...]
I have not had any problems with immigration and I believe that if I marry a US citizen, I can regularize my immigration status immediately. I am right-
Only in the event that your marriage is carried out in good faith, that is, out of love, otherwise if you marry the sole reason for receiving your legal residence in the United States, when [...]
