Violence Against Immigrant Women in Queens

Do you feel trapped in an abusive situation?

Immigrants are particularly vulnerable to abusive situations because they are unfamiliar with their rights under the law and are often unable to speak English. Many women who have immigrated to the United States get involved in abusive relationships and feel forced to stay because they are afraid of reporting acts of domestic violence to the police. These women are separated from their friends and family and they may feel that there is no way out of their situation.

If you have immigrated to the United States and are stuck in an abusive relationship with a United States citizen, you need to understand that you have rights under the law. A Queens immigration lawyer from Musa-Obregon & Associates can help you understand your rights under the Violence Against Women Act and can help you petition for a green card so that you can stay in the country independent from your abuser.

The Violence Against Women Act

In 1994, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was created to improve criminal justice and community responses to domestic violence in the United States. This act was revised in April 2008 to clarify that aliens who entered the United States illegally can still apply for a green card under VAWA if they are married to a U.S. citizen. There are a large number of women who think they are unable to obtain a green card because their abusive spouse will not file the petition. The VAWA provides a way of escape for immigrant women who have suffered abuse, and allows them to petition to be self-sponsored and avoid deportation.

A Queens Immigration Lawyer – Helping Victims of Abuse

If you have suffered abuse, it is time for you to take action. Every person in the United States, regardless of citizenship status or immigration, has the right to basic protections under both civil and criminal law. At Musa-Obregon & Associates, we will aggressively protect your rights so that you can be free of your abusive situation. We provide caring and compassionate legal counsel for immigrants who are looking to remain in the United States, so call our firm today.

Contact a Queens immigration attorney at our firm for legal advice and help with obtaining a green card.