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Immigration Options for Victims of Crimes

U.S. law offers protections for both legal and undocumented immigrants who are victims of crimes, alleviating fears of deportation when reporting these incidents. Our firm can help in assisting these vulnerable individuals, through dedicated legal support.

How We Can Help

Our law firm provides compassionate legal assistance to crime victims navigating immigration challenges, ensuring sensitive and effective handling of your case.

Getting Started with Immigration Options for Victims of Crimes

VAWA Self-Petitioners

Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), victims of domestic violence who are related to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have been abused by them can self-petition for a green card without the abuser's involvement.

U Nonimmigrant Status
(U Visa)

This status is for victims of certain crimes who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse. To be eligible, victims must have information about the crime and have been, are being, or are likely to be helpful in the investigation or prosecution of the crime.

T Nonimmigrant Status
(T Visa)

Available for victims of severe forms of human trafficking who assist in the investigation or prosecution of trafficking cases. Eligibility requires being present in the U.S. due to trafficking and complying with reasonable requests for assistance in investigations, among other criteria​.

Let's Review Your Case

Schedule a detailed legal consultation with us to see how the Law Office of Carlos Buskievicz can address your specific immigration needs.

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