Find out about your rights, get answers to frequently asked legal questions and access forms
There are 5 resource(s) on TexasLawHelp
Violence Against Women Act
Overview of the Violence Against Women Act.
By: Political Asylum Project of Austin (PAPA)
Battered Spouse Waivers
Frequently Asked Questions
By: Political Asylum Project of Austin (PAPA)
How Do I Apply for Immigration Benefits as a Battered Spouse or Child?
(Separate Website)
Official US government website with questions and answers regarding the self-petitioning process for battered immigrant spouses and children. Includes links to forms and local low-cost immigration services providers.
By: Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS)
Battered Immigrant Women
(Separate Website)
Hotline numbers, questions and answers, and other information specifically for battered immigrant women from a variety of backgrounds.
By: Family Violence Prevention Fund & EndAbuse.org
Immigration Forms
(Separate Website)
Download the latest versions of immigrations forms (with instructions) from the official U.S. government website for free.
By: Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS)
If you are in need of legal assistance and you are not low-income, please contact your local lawyer referral service or call the State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral Information Service, Mon.-Fri. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1-800-252-9690 or 1-877-9TEXBAR.