Humanitarian Relief
DACA
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program continues to allow certain individuals protection from removal and the ability to work lawfully inside of the United States. While this program has faced uncertainty in the last few years, the program continues to be available to those who have had DACA status in the past and wish to renew that status. Contact us today to assist you.
U Visa
Victims of qualifying criminal activities who have been helpful in the investigation or prosecution of the qualifying criminal activity and have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result may be eligible for a U-visa. This visa has the potential to lead to lawful permanent residence, if certain requirements are met. Contact us to see if you are eligible.
Widow(er)
If you were married to a United States citizen who died either before filing a petition for your immigration benefits or while your petition was pending, you may be eligible to obtain immigration benefits despite your spouse’s death. Timing is delicate in these cases, so contact today to see if we can assist you.
VAWA
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides a path to permanent residence for victims of battery or extreme cruelty. Victims may be any gender and must be the spouse, parent, or unmarried minor child of a lawful permanent resident or U.S. Citizen. Even if you divorced your spouse, you may remain eligible; however, deadlines for filling apply in those circumstances. Contact us as soon as possible to get started.
TPS
The government has designated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of particular countries who are in the United States and unable to return to their country of nationality. Physical presence rules apply and differ for each country. Deadlines for initial registration and renewals are strict, so contact us for assistance.
Asylum
Any person who is unable or unwilling to return to their country of nationality because of persecution they suffered int heir country of nationality or a well-founded fear of future persecution on account of their race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion and are unable or unwilling to avail themselves of the protection of that country may be eligible to seek asylum. This relief may be sought affirmatively or defensively in immigration court. In either situation, the applicant must file an application within one year of their last entry. Contact us immediately to get started.