Legal Question in Immigration Law in Colorado

My abusive (mentally, physically) husband does never want to apply for me to become a legal resident. There is not much food and no money that he provides me with. On top of that he wants me to pay his bills and multiple debts working as an escort or something like that. What should I do or say to him to help my situation. people in shelters that I have been told me that I most likely have to married to him for a year and stay together in terms to obtain my green card.Thanks.


Asked on 3/25/10, 5:36 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

If you are legally married to him, and he is a USA citizen or lawful permanent resident, I might be able to help you to get a Green Card without his help.

It seems to be a clear situation of domestic abuse, where he manupulates you into submission, financial and sexual exploitation, etc, and on the top of that refuses to help you to get a legal status in USA (a green card).

If you are out-of-status or illegal, and he refuses to petition for you -- it doesn't matter how long you will remain married to him -- you will not become eligible for a green card unless he petitions (applies) for you. The solution to this problem could be a self-petition under federal VAWA law. I specialize in this type of cases and work nationwide.

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Answered on 3/30/10, 5:48 pm
Michael Harris Law Offices of Kravitz and Guerra, P.A.

If financial means is a problem as your answer indicates, you may want to try contacting some local Denver Colorado help services. They may be able to provide free or reduced cost legal services. They can counsel you on how to submit a self-petition under the VAWA provisions of the law that the previous attorney mentioned.

With reduced income, you may also be able to seek a fee waiver. But I would consult an attorney.

The following resources should be consulted:

http://www.denverda.org/prosecution_units/FVU/Resources_for_Victims_of_Domestic_Violence_in_Denver.htm

http://www.ccadv.org/

Best of luck.

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Answered on 3/31/10, 7:50 am


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