Immigration Relief for Immigrant Survivors of Abuse: Comparative Quick Reference Chart
This reference chart provides a quick comparison between the most common forms of relief for immigrant survivors of abuse: VAWA, U visas, T visas, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and Asylum.
VAWA Memo for Self-Petitioning Parents of Abusive U.S. Citizen Sons & Daughters
On August 30, 2011, USCIS issued a policy memorandum on eligibility to self-petition as a battered or abused parent of a U.S. citizen.
Letter to USCIS on Policy Manual Changes to Physical Presence Requirement for Asylee/Refugee Adjustment
On February 2, 2023, USCIS announced changes to the Policy Manual guidance on the one-year physical presence requirement for asylee/refugee adjustment. In a comment letter on February 16, 2023, ILRC commended USCIS on the changes. We believe they will increase fair and consistent adjudications for asylees and refugees seeking adjustment.