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Basic Questions & Answers for Non-Citizen Survivors of Domestic Violence
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Should I leave my home if I am in danger? My husband is threatening to take my children away if I leave him - what can I do? Can I get a restraining order even if I am not a citizen or legal resident? Read this information for answers to these questions and more information.
By: WomensLaw.org
You Have a Right to Be Free From Violence in Your Own Home
(Separate Website)
What is "domestic violence"? What can I do? Should I leave my home if I am in danger? Can I get protection even if I am not a U.S. citizen? How can I get lawful permanent residency without my husband's help? Read this information for answers to these questions and much more. Read this in: Español By: Family Violence Prevention Fund
Public Benefits for Battered Immigrant Women and Children
(Separate Website)
Who are qualified immigrants? What benefits can qualified immigrants get? How do battered immigrants become qualified immigrants? What benefits are available to all immigrants? Read this information for answers to these questions and more.
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By: Legal Momentum
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