Humanitarian
Victims of Crime and Abuse
Abused Spouses, Children, and Parents
Aliens who have been abused by certain U.S. citizens or lawful permanent resident relatives may be eligible for immigration benefits under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) without the abuser’s knowledge, consent, or participation. Certain benefits may also be available to eligible family members.
Victims of Human Trafficking
T nonimmigrant status is available to aliens who are victims of a severe form of trafficking, are physically present in the United States, have provided assistance to law enforcement or qualify for an exemption or exception, and meet other requirements. Certain benefits may also be available to eligible family members.
Victims of Other Crimes
U nonimmigrant status is available to aliens who are victims of certain crimes, have suffered mental or physical abuse, are helpful in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity, and meet other requirements. Certain benefits may also be available to eligible family members.
Special Immigrant Juveniles (SIJ)
SIJ classification provides humanitarian protection to alien children in the United States who need the protection of a state juvenile court due to abuse, neglect, abandonment, or a similar basis under state law.
Forced Marriage
Certain victims of forced marriage, where one or both parties did not or could not consent due to force, fraud, or coercion, may be eligible for immigration relief or safeguards.
Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting (FGM/C)
Certain victims of FGM/C, the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to genital organs for nonmedical reasons, may be eligible for immigration relief.
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