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VAWA stands for the Violence Against Women Act. This law is designed to protect women from sexual or
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Immigrants who are the victims of abuse are entitled to certain protections under the immigration laws of the U.S. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is the main statute that extends relief to certain non-citizens who have been victims of abuse. The immigration laws aim to protect individuals who may not be in lawful status and allow them to come forward and report the abuse they have suffered without fear of removal from the U.S.
Immigrants who are the victims of abuse are entitled to certain protections under the immigration laws of the U.S. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is the main statute that extends relief to certain non-citizens who have been victims of abuse. The immigration laws aim to protect individuals who may not be in lawful status and allow them to come forward and report the abuse they have suffered without fear of removal from the U.S.
Non-citizens who have fallen victims of abuse in the U.S need not remain in the shadows due to their unlawful status. Many protections under the immigration laws have been enacted to guard the rights of certain abused immigrants. The Department of Homeland Security is legally prohibited from disclosing that a victim has applied for VAWA, T, or U immigration benefits. For this reason victims of abuse should opt for the protections available to them and escape the cycle of violence they may be facing.
These resources may be available to you:
Contact Los Angeles Legal Advocates to learn more!
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