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Immigration Relief for Survivors and Children

When survivors of domestic or gender-based violence are also navigating the immigration system, the stakes are even higher. For many, secure immigration status is not only key to safety but essential for building a stable future free from abuse. Violence often follows our clients across borders. We support them by pursuing asylum, VAWA self-petitions, U- and T-visas, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, TPS, DACA, and work authorization for immigrant survivors and children. By removing immigration obstacles, we empower clients to live and work without fear and to fully participate in the systems designed to protect them.

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Volunteer Legal Advocates provides trauma-informed legal representation to immigrant survivors and vulnerable children seeking humanitarian immigration relief. We approach each case with deep cultural awareness and a survivor-centered lens. Whether representing a young child in immigration court or assisting a survivor in applying for relief through USCIS, our attorneys ensure that clients feel seen, heard, and protected. We also provide wrap-around services and community-based legal support.

Our experienced attorneys help clients apply for protections such as:

  • VAWA self-petitions and battered spouse waivers
  • U-visas for victims of violent crime
  • T-visas for victims of human trafficking
  • Asylum based on gender-based persecution
  • Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) for abused, abandoned, or neglected children
  • Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
  • Work authorizations and adjustments of status

Visit our Get Help page for more information on working with Volunteer Legal Advocates and to explore our Empowerment Toolkit. To reach us by phone, call our Intake Line: in DC, (202) 425-7573, and in MD, (202) 464-1700. All conversations are confidential.

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