Sacramento Immigration Lawyer Helps
When a person is being harmed by a spouse or another family member, it is against the law. Yet if you are the victim, it is hard to see past the abuse and get to safety. If you are an immigrant and you are being abused, the situation can be all the more desperate. You may think that you have no rights at all. This is not true. You have a right to be protected and safe. That right supercedes most immigration laws or other immigration violations.
Incidents of domestic violence in your family life should not become an obstacle to you or your children's immigration. At the Law Office Blake Nordahl, we protect the legal rights of victims of domestic violence and victims of crimes.
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Safe Haven for Domestic Violence Victims
We have helped numerous clients obtain temporary nonimmigrant visas through the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 1994 and the Battered Immigrant Women's Protect Act of 2000. These acts allow you to:
- Self-petition to obtain residency — As an abuse victim, you may apply without the U.S. resident or citizen spouse even knowing that you are filing a VAWA (residency) claim. An experienced lawyer can help you navigate through the complexities of the application, providing reassurance the entire way through this process.
- Obtain a cancellation of removal — You must first be placed in removal (deportation) proceedings. Even if you overstayed your time in the U.S. or you are here in this country illegally, the VAWA relief application can overcome this obstacle.
Who Is Included in VAWA Applications?
We represent primarily women, children, and occasionally men in VAWA claims.
Other Visas to Remain Lawful in the U.S.
- T visas can be granted for people who suffered human trafficking.
- U visa — Violent crime visas can be granted for those who suffered violence and are in the U.S. either legally or illegally.
Contact Us With Immigration Questions and Concerns
Immigration matters can be confusing and complicated. By scheduling a confidential consultation with an attorney at the Law Office of Blake Nordahl, you can learn more about immigration and how to best proceed in your situation. Call our Sacramento, California, law firm at 866-584-2096 or fill out this brief online contact form.
