Do you qualify with Immigration if you have marital problems?

Greetings Jorge Rivera, immigration attorney.

Do you qualify with Immigration if you have marital problems? The answer is that YES. I will explain why.

Many people think of the domestic violence to qualify with immigration, as if it were limited to physical abuse. They sent you to the hospital, they bruised you, they took your blood, you had to go to the doctor, you have pictures.
Yes, one can qualify for physical abuse for VAWA, which is domestic violence, and also for the U Visa. There are different alternatives, but they carry the same weight as emotional abuse. 

If you have a U.S. citizen or resident spouse, you may qualify even after the divorce. You have a two-year window of time to apply.
For years, we as lawyers were very careful when people separated and could no longer go to the interview. We thought that nothing could be done if the husband was not supportive. 

Emotional abuse

Now, what happens when a marital separation occurs, what happens when there is a divorce or marital problems arise?
Generally there is shouting, loud fighting, insults, blackmail and threats. Unfortunately, this is something that happens very frequently with immigrants, because they are more vulnerable. The resident or U.S. citizen may threaten to charge Immigration.

Many times, or in most cases, marital problems are equivalent to emotional abuse. Since, the consequences of those screams, insults or mistreatment are loss of sleep, anxiety attacks, taking medication, nervousness, etc. All of this is taken into account by Immigration. We can win cases basically with affidavits, and with a psychological or psychiatric evaluation.

In short, if you are suffering or have suffered any type of mistreatment, abuse, lawsuit, or you have been uncomfortable and have felt bad about the way your current or ex-partner has treated you, you may qualify. It is important that you get counseling, that you seek help. We can help you, you are not alone.

Immigration Lawyer

Call us at 888 578 2276.

We want to move you forward, even if you no longer have the support of your husband or wife.

Remember also that attorney Jorge Rivera offers all types of legal advice to immigrants throughout the United States.
If you are looking for an immigration lawyer in Miami, you can find us at 5820 Blue Lagoon Dr, Miami, FL.
It also provides counseling for immigrants in Chicago.