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.
Why it matters
Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from Immigrant Legal Resource Center on Asylum; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.
Topics
Asylum
Crimes and categorical approach
Special immigrant
VAWA / U / T
Children and SIJS
Workflows
Asylum merits package
Crim-imm screening
VAWA, U, T, and survivor relief
Children and SIJS
Forums
Cross-forum
Jurisdictions
National