This training for Maryland Legal Aid provides legal professionals with support on cases involving immigrant survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and highlights the special issues that arise for immigrant victims in family court cases – custody, protection orders, divorce, economic relief. Faculty also explain key forms of immigration relief including VAWA self-petitions, U and T visas, and SIJS and family law attorney’s role in seeking U and T visa certifications from judges and SIJS judicial determinations. It covers relevant laws, confidentiality under VAWA, and Maryland-specific resources for survivors.
National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project