Last updated on November 1, 2024
The United States immigration system offers humanitarian relief to victims of physical or mental abuse, natural catastrophes, persecution and other unsafe scenarios in the U.S. and abroad. Such benefits are intended to protect and offer safe refuge to vulnerable individuals facing dangerous circumstances.
At Borjas Law Group, LLC., our lawyers have represented asylum seekers, victims of domestic violence, abuse and natural disasters in immigration court and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
If you or someone you love is suffering abuse or persecution, call us immediately at 312-788-2783 or complete this online form.
Our Chicago attorneys are compassionate and have the experience to assist individuals seeking humanitarian relief in the U.S. We frequently handle cases involving:
We also assist with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) applications and renewals.
*Despite its name, both women and men may qualify for benefits under VAWA relief.
If you are seeking protection from an abusive or oppressive situation in your home country or as an immigrant in the U.S., you may qualify for a federal humanitarian relief program. At Borjas Law Group, LLC., we have extensive experience helping clients seek humanitarian relief. We are happy to answer any questions you might have about qualifying for and obtaining benefits.
The U.S. government provides a number of humanitarian relief programs to protect individuals in need of shelter or aid from disasters, oppression, emergency medical issues and other urgent circumstances.
Some of the most common forms of humanitarian relief include:
These programs offer vital protection and support to vulnerable individuals facing various humanitarian crises.
Yes. As a battered spouse, child, or parent of a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, you may file an immigrant visa petition under the VAWA.
To qualify for asylum, you must be in the U.S. and must be seeking protection because you have suffered persecution or fear that you will suffer persecution in your country due to:
You must apply for asylum within one year of your arrival in the U.S.
Yes. Victims of human trafficking are eligible for a T visa. The T visa allows victims to remain in the U.S. to assist in the investigation or prosecution of human traffickers. Once a T visa is granted, a victim may apply for permanent residence after three years.
Yes. The U visa provides immigration protection to victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and is helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity. You may apply for a green card after three years of continuous presence in the U.S.
You may apply for humanitarian parole. Humanitarian parole allows someone to enter the U.S. for a temporary period of time due to a compelling emergency, such as medical treatment.
Our team at Borjas Law Group, LLC., has experience assisting individuals seeking humanitarian relief in the U.S. Though we are based in Chicago and across Illinois, we serve clients around the world.
Our lawyers are available for same-day appointments and maintain a hands-on, attentive approach to every case. If you need humanitarian relief, we are ready to step in and help you seek protection.
Give us a call at 312-788-2783 or send us an email to get started with a consultation.
