Deferred Action

U-Visa

U-Visa “U nonimmigrant visas are set aside for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or government officials in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity.” The purpose of the U-Visa is to...

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Qualifying spousal relationship: Married to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident abuser or Marriage to the abuser was terminated by death or a divorce (related to the abuse) within the 2 years prior to filing the petition, or Spouse...

Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) TPS provides temporary foreign status in the U.S. for foreign nationals of designated countries who are unable to return to their home countries because of ongoing armed conflict, an environmental disaster, or other extraordinary and...

Deferred Actions for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals): Relief has been granted to millions of immigrants, providing deferred action and employment authorization for many undocumented immigrants in the United States who meet the below criteria. Qualifying Criteria Was under...