

Humanitarian Protection
Seeking protection and safety in the United States.
Relief and Protection Under U.S. Immigration Laws
Certain noncitizens, currently in the United States, can seek humanitarian relief and protection under the following categories: ​
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Abused Spouses, Children, or Parents of a U.S. Citizen or LPR (VAWA)
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Asylum
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Deferred Enforced Departure (DED)
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Asylum
An Asylee is a noncitizen who is physically in the United States and, because of a well-founded fear of past/future persecution on account of race, religion, nationally, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion, is unable or unwilling to return to his/her home country.
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If you are granted asylum, one year after your grant, you must apply for your Green Card by filing Form I-485.


Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
TPS, as the name suggests, is a temporary relief granted to a noncitizen who is presently in the United States and is unable to safely return to his/her home country due to a humanitarian crisis such as ongoing armed conflict and natural disaster.
TPS designation for a country has a specified effective start and end period, (usually 6 to 18 months) and may be extended depending on the ongoing crisis in the designated country. If your country was designated TPS and you are eligible, you must apply for the TPS during the specified registration period for your home country. If you are granted TPS, you shall not be deported during the TPS period. You can also apply for employment authorization to work.
To apply you must file Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status, and Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, and pay all required filing fees.
Deferred Enforced Departure (DED)
Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) is a discretional presidential relief designated to a particular country. DED temporarily defers the removal of a noncitizen who is in the U.S. and unable to return to his/her home country due to political changes or other reasons. If the DED provides employment and travel benefits, a noncitizen may apply for employment authorization and advance parole to travel in and out of the United States.

Abused Spouses, Children and Parents (VAWA)
In spite of the name, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) does not only apply to women, it applies equally to all gender of immigrants who have suffered domestic abuse or extreme cruelty at the hands of their U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident relative.
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An abused noncitizen is eligible under VAWA if s/he is a:
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Spouse of an abusive U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident;
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Child of an abusive U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; or
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Parent of an abusive U.S. citizen child who is at least 21 years old.
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An eligible noncitizen may file a self-petition under VAWA without the knowledge, consent, or support of the abusive U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relative.
An abused spouse does not need to be married to the abusive U.S. citizen spouse at the time of filing the Form I-360, Petition. However, the abused spouse must file within 2 years following the termination of the marriage.
As a VAWA self-petitioner, if an immigrant visa is readily available, you may apply to become a lawful permanent resident by filing Form I-485:
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Together with your self-petition Form I-360;
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While your Form I-360 is pending; or
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After your Form I-360 is approved.
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A child, who is unmarried and under the age of 21 years old, may self-petition under VAWA by establishing a qualifying relationship to their abusive U.S. citizen or LPR parent, if s/he is the biological child, stepchild or adopted child of the abusive parent.
We will advocate for your protection and safety.
If you are the spouse, child, or parent of an abusive U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relative, we will discreetly represent you and advocate for your safety and independence from your abusive relative.
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If you are unable to return to your home country and seeking humanitarian relief, we will advocate for your protection to remain in the U.S.
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Your need for safety, freedom, and happiness is why we are passionate about practicing the law. We believe you desire protection under the law.
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Whether you are fleeing your home country or abusive U.S. relative, we are here to listen and advocate for your protection and safety.
Let us assist you with your self-petition for lawful permanent residency in the United States.