The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a U.S. law that provides protection, support, and legal options for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, including immigration relief for eligible individuals.

The U visa is a U.S. nonimmigrant visa that provides protection and work authorization to victims of certain crimes who have suffered abuse and are willing to assist law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the crime.

The T visa is a U.S. nonimmigrant visa that provides protection and work authorization to victims of human trafficking who assist law enforcement in investigating or prosecuting trafficking crimes.

Asylum is a form of protection that allows individuals who have fled their home country due to persecution or fear of persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group to stay legally in the U.S. and seek safety.

Hardship Waiver: A way to avoid immigration penalties by showing it would severely harm a family member in the U.S.

Cancellation of Removal: A chance to stay in the U.S. instead of being deported by meeting certain rules.