Raleigh Humanitarian Visa Lawyers

Visas for People Seeking Protection in the U.S.

Humanitarian visas are granted to individuals in dangerous or extreme circumstances seeking to enter the U.S. for relief and safety. These types of visas are also known as “humanitarian parole,” and allow an individual to reside in the U.S. on a temporary basis.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offers these types of visas to aid non-U.S. citizens suffering from urgent threats like abuse, violence, natural disasters, or serious medical conditions that cannot be addressed in their home country. Anyone is eligible to apply, but only those applicants whose situations are considered to be emergency circumstances will be issued a humanitarian visa by USCIS.

If you are in need of a humanitarian visa, call our experienced and compassionate visa attorneys at: (919) 355-5134.

Trafficking & T-Visas

Victims of Human Trafficking and their families may be eligible to apply for a T Visa. T nonimmigrant status grants legal immigration status to victims of trafficking in the U.S. who report the trafficking to law enforcement agencies and assist in investigating the trafficking as needed. T Visas provide work authorization and temporary status to survivors and eligible family members for up to four years, after which time they can apply for lawful permanent residence.

Abuse & VAWA

If you are suffering from abuse (physical, financial, emotional, and/or psychological ) from a spouse, parent, or child, who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you may file an immigration visa petition to seek relief. Spouses, children, and parents who are victims of domestic violence may be eligible for a humanitarian visa under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Both men and women are eligible to apply.

To file for the visa while overseas, at least one of the following situations must apply:

• the abuser is an employee of the U.S. government;
• the abuser is a member of the uniformed services; or
• you were subjected to battery or extreme cruelty in the United States.

U Visas

If you or your minor child were the victim of a serious crime that took place in the U.S. or violated U.S. laws, you and your family may apply for a U Visa to seek temporary, legal residence in the U.S. The main requirement for applying for temporary status under a U Visa is that you report the crime to U.S. law enforcement and cooperate with them to provide helpful information regarding the crime so they can conduct investigations or pursue prosecution. U visas provide work authorization and temporary status to survivors and eligible family members for up to four years, after which time they can apply for lawful permanent residence.

Are You Seeking Refuge in the U.S.? We Can Help.

At Gardner Law, PLLC, we are dedicated to helping individuals in need find the relief and safety they deserve. We can help you file the necessary paperwork to obtain a humanitarian visa and guide you through every step of the process. Our Raleigh humanitarian visa attorneys are thorough and knowledgeable in all aspects of immigration law, and are passionate about serving our clients’ needs.

Send us a message online to tell us about your situation or call us at (919) 355-5134 for a consultation.