Useful documents for attorneys representing immigrant victims of violence

Government guidelines, forms, and other supplemental materials for pro bono attorneys representing immigrant victims of violence applying for U visas or for protection under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

U Visa:

Pro Bono Attorney Manual on Immigration Relief for Crime Victims: U Visas

Appendices for Pro Bono Attorney Manual on Immigration Relief for Crime Victims: U Visas

Overview of Pro Bono Representation in a U Visa

U Visa Frequently Asked Questions

USCIS Interim Memo on Age-Out Protection for Derivative U Nonimmigrant Status Holders (December 2012)

VAWA:

Pro Bono Attorney Manual on Legal Immigration Protections for Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence

Appendices for Pro Bono Attorney Manual on Legal Immigration Protections for Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence

Overview of Pro Bono Representation in a VAWA Self Petition

VAWA Frequently Asked Questions

USCIS Draft Memo on Eligibility for Employment Authorization upon Approval of a VAWA Self-Petition (December 2012)