8.9 Rights for Non-Citizens
ISSUE DATE: 09/2020
Noncitizens experiencing family violence have rights to apply for permanent residency.
Ensure that non-citizen participants experiencing family violence of any type know that those rights exist.
The federal Violence Against Women Act offers these rights.
Permanent resident status allows non-citizens to live and work in the United States.
Make referrals to appropriate legal services. These include:
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