U Visa

• Victims of violent crime can be granted U-Visa status under certain circumstances, which can lead to permanent residency.

VAWA

• The Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”) allows an abused spouse or child of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident or an abused parent of a U.S. citizen to self-petition for lawful status in the United States, receive employment authorization, and access public benefits.