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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Jun 28, 2019

Humanitarian Forms of Relief Part I: U, T, VAWA

Noncitizen victims of violence, serious crimes, and persecution may be eligible for certain forms of immigration protection and status. These options are often referred to as Humanitarian Forms of Relief. They include: T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, VAWA self-petition, asylum, and special immigrant juvenile status.

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Mar 2, 2018

U Nonimmigrant Status as a Defense from Removal for Lawful Permanent Residents

In a time of increased immigration enforcement, advocates must consider all possible forms of relief for clients facing deportation. U nonimmigrant status (also frequently referred to as a “U visa”) is commonly pursued as an affirmative immigration benefit for undocumented individuals, but it may also be a particularly important form of removal defense for certain lawful permanent residents (LPRs) facing deportation, likely on the basis of criminal convictions. This Practice Advisory provides an

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