Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

I have a friend who is going through a tough time right now. She is currently married for four years and has been working on her citizenship for the last three years. Just recently her husband put his hand on her to where the police had to get involved. She would like to leave him but fears losing her chance at citizenship, and at the same time fears he will put his hand on her again if she stays for the sake of getting her citizenship. Is there any options my friend can take that could help? thank you.


Asked on 9/24/10, 5:06 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Latangie Williams Law Office of Latangie Williams, P.A.

Yes, there are special visas for victims of domestic violence that are put into place so that victims won't have to remain with their abusers in order to receive a legal status/citizenship. Please have your friend call me at 1-800-408-5818 or email me at [email protected] to get started. I help clients throughout the U.S. and internationally.

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Answered on 9/29/10, 5:13 pm
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

I specialize in this kind of cases throughout the United States. It's called VAWA self-petition. If her husband is a US citizen or permanent resident, they are married and he abused her - she can self-apply for her Green Card without her abusive husband's assistance or any knowledge.

Meanwhile, she can seek help (e.g. women's shelter), leave him, etc. Before leaving him it's helpful to consult an experienced attorney, so she knows what documents will be required for the DHS application.

More information is here on my website: http://www.law-visa-usa.com/vawaselfpet.html

If you�d like to schedule a telephone or email legal consultation, need legal advice or help, please let me know and I�d be glad to help you. I am an immigration attorney and offer confidential consultations and legal help in matters of the U.S.A. federal immigration law to clients from all 50 States and internationally. Please email your inquiries at [email protected] and I�ll send you a Questionnaire. Office Telephone line is 1-402-210-2040 (please EMAIL first to schedule a consultation appointment with an attorney).

Note: The above response is provided for legal information purposes only and should not be considered a legal advice; it doesn�t create an attorney-client relationship. For more information or to schedule a consultation, please visit http://www.law-visa-usa.com/contact_us.html

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Answered on 9/29/10, 7:38 pm


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