If you are an immigrant who has been abused by a U.S. citizen or
lawful permanent resident family member, you may be eligible to apply
for legal status on your own — without your abuser’s knowledge,
signature, or cooperation. This protection comes from the Violence
Against Women Act (VAWA), and it is one of the most important and least
understood…
For non-U.S. citizens, a criminal conviction can have devastating immigration consequences, often leading to deportation and permanent separation from family and community.