Legal Services
Mi Gente
Our program provides legal assistance for both U Visa applications and petitions under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Our services are free and may provide a pathway to citizenship in the future.
Our staff are skilled in preparing, drafting, and filing both VAWA and U Visa cases. Further, our staff provides a trauma-informed approach to providing legal assistance to undocumented immigrant survivors. Our agency offers a holistic approach, supporting our clients with individual and family counseling, support groups, financial assistance, and trauma-sensitive yoga classes.
VAWA is the Violence Against Women Act: It is a U.S. law that protects people who are victims of domestic violence or abuse and gives them legal help and support, it allows some victims to apply for immigration status on their own, without depending on the abuser.
U-Visa It is a U.S. visa for victims of certain crimes who have suffered abuse and help law enforcement investigate or prosecute the crime. It allows victims to stay and work legally in the U.S
