Victims of crime may be eligible for a special type of temporary or permanent status in the United States. For example, people who have been harmed (“persecuted”) or fear persecution in their home country may be able to apply for asylum, either before the immigration court or before the Asylum Office. Brittan and Mary Beth have successfully represented asylum-seekers for many years and have gained significant experience in gently eliciting difficult details about a client’s past in order to determine eligibility and prepare a case for success.

If you have been a victim of crime from within the United States, such as domestic violence, assault, or trafficking, you may be eligible for a temporary visa—and even permanent residence. However, there are many intricacies to applying for these related visas, and because of that, we recommend a thorough evaluation before proceeding with your case.

Brittan and Mary Beth also have extensive experience in applying for Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) Status for children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected. These visas require special findings from a state court judge. As with other types of visas, these visas are complex and should be evaluated by an attorney before applying. Brittan and Mary Beth would be happy to discuss the multi-step process with you so you can better understand the risks and benefits of pursuing this status.

Examples of asylum and humanitarian visas include:

  • I-589 Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal

  • I-589 Application for Protection under the Convention Against Torture

  • NACARA Relief

  • I-918 Application for U Nonimmigrant Status, including U Visa Certification

  • I-914 Application for T Nonimmigrant Status

  • I-821 Application for Temporary Protected Status

  • I-360 Application for VAWA

  • I-360 Application for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

  • I-131 Application for Parole-in-Place for Certain Family Members of U.S. Military Enlistees

Many individuals who receive asylum or a humanitarian visa may be eligible to apply for adjustment of status (green card, or permanent residence). Brittan and Mary Beth are happy to discuss your eligibility for adjustment during your consultation, including the timeframe for applying, required waivers, and waitlists.