Those who have been the victim of domestic violence, human trafficking and many other forms of criminal activity may be eligible for immigration relief.
Domestic violence can occur at the hands of a partner, spouse or family member and may include physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
Human trafficking is referred to as modern day slavery, when a trafficker lures someone to the United States with false promises of a better life and of employment. Human trafficking victims are often forced to work without compensation.
Victims of other criminal activity such as felonious assault, blackmail, extortion, kidnapping, rape, incest, sexual assault and many others may be qualifying criminal activities which make a victim eligible for immigration relief.
These forms of relief encourage victims to contact law enforcement officials such as police to help prevent the furtherance of these crimes in the future. If you have been the victim of domestic violence, human trafficking or other criminal activity, contact an immigration attorney to determine your eligibility for immigration relief.