{"id":57656,"date":"2020-12-05T01:19:35","date_gmt":"2020-12-05T01:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laclj.org\/?page_id=57656"},"modified":"2026-04-03T03:50:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T03:50:55","slug":"immigration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.survivorjusticecenter.org\/es\/immigration\/","title":{"rendered":"Inmigraci\u00f3n"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-position:center bottom;--awb-background-blend-mode:lighten;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:100px;--awb-padding-bottom:100px;--awb-margin-bottom:60px;--awb-background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%),url(https:\/\/www.survivorjusticecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/professional-woman.jpg);;--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1185.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_4_5 4_5 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:80%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.4%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.4%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInLeft\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"bottom-in-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:35.2;line-height:0.94;\">Free Immigration Lawyer Services For Survivors<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1185.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>Survivor Justice Center provides free immigration legal representation for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Our services cover various forms of relief, including VAWA, U Visas, T Visas, and removal defense, helping clients obtain stability, work permits, and lawful permanent residency.<\/p>\n<h3>Who is eligible for immigration relief?<\/h3>\n<p>If you are an immigrant who has been harmed by a family member or another person in your life, you may qualify for immigration relief. This relief can help you obtain a work permit, lawful permanent residency (green card), and even citizenship.<\/p>\n<h3>What if I\u2019m scared to reach out for help?<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s completely normal to feel afraid, but you should know that you may have legal options that allow you to stay in the United States with your family and without fear of deportation. Speaking to a free immigration lawyer at Survivor Justice Center can help you understand your options safely.<\/p>\n<h3>What if the person who harmed me says I have no rights because I\u2019m undocumented?<\/h3>\n<p>That is not true. Laws exist in the United States to protect survivors of crime, regardless of immigration status. You may qualify for immigration relief independent of the person who harmed you.<\/p>\n<h3>What kinds of immigration programs are available for survivors?<\/h3>\n<p>Survivors may qualify for several different immigration programs, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>VAWA<\/b> \u2013 For survivors of domestic violence harmed by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or adult child<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>U Visa<\/b> \u2013 For survivors of violent crimes who cooperate with law enforcement<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>T Visa<\/b> \u2013 For survivors of human trafficking involving force, fraud, or coercion<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) <\/b>\u2013 For youth up to age 21 who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adjustment of Status<\/b> \u2013 For VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, and SIJS applicants eligible for permanent residency<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>DACA<\/b> \u2013 For individuals who arrived in the U.S. as children and attended school here<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Removal Defense<\/b> \u2013 For survivors who are or have been in deportation proceedings before an Immigration Judge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How can Survivor Justice Center help me?<\/h3>\n<p>Survivor Justice Center can provide a free immigration lawyer who can represent you in your immigration case. Our legal team can help you take important steps to gain stability and access the protections you qualify for. If you are struggling financially, you may also become eligible for public benefits to support your family\u2014even before you receive a work permit.<\/p>\n<h3>What benefits can I receive after my immigration petition is approved?<\/h3>\n<p>Once certain immigration petitions are approved, you may be able to obtain:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">A work permit<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">A valid Social Security number<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">An unrestricted driver\u2019s license or state ID<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These benefits can help you rebuild safety, independence, and stability.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I have rights even if I\u2019m undocumented?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Everyone living in the United States has rights, no matter their immigration status. Survivor Justice Center provides \u201cKnow Your Rights\u201d materials in English and Spanish to help you protect yourself, your family, and your community.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.survivorjusticecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Rights-No-Matter-Who-Is-Pres-Eng-2016-11-10.pdf\">Know Your Rights (English PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.survivorjusticecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Rights-No-Matter-Who-Is-Pres-esp-2016-11-09.pdf\">Conozca Sus Derechos (Spanish PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#333333;border-color:#333333;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-67828 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.survivorjusticecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SJC_Icons_2587C-300x300.png\" alt=\"purple logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.survivorjusticecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SJC_Icons_2587C-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/www.survivorjusticecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SJC_Icons_2587C-66x66.png 66w, https:\/\/www.survivorjusticecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SJC_Icons_2587C-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.survivorjusticecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SJC_Icons_2587C-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.survivorjusticecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SJC_Icons_2587C-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.survivorjusticecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SJC_Icons_2587C-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.survivorjusticecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SJC_Icons_2587C-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.survivorjusticecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SJC_Icons_2587C-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.survivorjusticecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SJC_Icons_2587C-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/www.survivorjusticecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SJC_Icons_2587C-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.survivorjusticecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SJC_Icons_2587C-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.survivorjusticecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SJC_Icons_2587C-1536x1536.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><h2>We Are Here to Help<\/h2>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to navigate this alone. If you or someone you know is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking, the Survivor Justice Center is here to help. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.survivorjusticecenter.org\/leadership-team\/\">free immigration lawyers<\/a> can guide you through your legal options and support you in taking the next safe step.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.survivorjusticecenter.org\/services-request\/\">Apply for services today<\/a> or contact us to learn how we can support your journey toward safety and stability.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#333333;border-color:#333333;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">This project is funded in part by <a href=\"https:\/\/lacare.org\/\">L.A. 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