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Immigration

Being a victim of crime is difficult enough without having to worry about your immigration status. Thankfully, there are legal protections for immigrant victims of crime. This section provides information about how the law makes it easier for victims of crime to apply for permission to live and work in the United States.

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If you are an immigrant and a victim of domestic violence, a severe form of human trafficking, or certain other crimes, the law may protect you by helping you apply for permission to live and work in the United States. This is true even if you are undocumented.

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VAWA

Immigrants who are victims of domestic violence can apply for lawful permanent resident status under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

T-Visa

Immigrants who are victims of a severe form of human trafficking can apply for the right to live and work in the United States under T Nonimmigrant Status (T-Visa).
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U-Visa

Immigrants who are victims of certain other crimes can apply for the right to live and work in the United States under U Nonimmigrant Status (U-Visa).
Please be aware that if you apply for one of these legal protections and your application is denied, you may be removed from the United States. Therefore, you may want to get legal advice from a licensed immigration lawyer or an accredited immigration consultant before you apply.
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Immigration Resources and Help