Self Petitions for Abused Spouses
Provider: NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY - THE WELLNESS CENTER
The agency provides immigration services to low-income residents of Los Angeles County. Services include self petitions for abused spouses, crime victim support and naturalization support/legal services. Income and geographic restrictions apply for some services.
The agency is able to assist people with naturalization; with the Violence Agaut Women Act (VAWA); with U-Visa Petitions for victims of certain crimes that have cooperated with law enforcement; and with T-Visa Petitions for survivors of Human Trafficking. Income restrictions apply.
The Violence Agaut Women Act (VAWA), is for victims of domestic violence, who are married to or recently divorced from U.S. citizens and legal residents and want to leave their abusive relationships and independently petition for their immigration status.
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Applicants can call the general hotline, submit an online application on the agency's website or visit an office location to be screened for services. An initial screening will be completed and a legal advocate will follow up with applicants that meet eligibility criteria. Referrals are provided for services the agency does not provide directly.
There are no fees for service.
Website
https://www.nlsla.org/|
Service/Intake and Administration (General Hotline) |
+18004336251
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