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 Prevention Act” law, established in October 2000.

This type of visa is available to people who have not only suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of any criminal activity but also because of the information they have are helpful, and are available to assist in the investigation of the crime to which they were subjected to way that leads to the conviction of the authors.