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Immigration through a Family Member
(Separate Website)
Official US government website with questions and answers regarding the family-based petitioning process. Includes links to forms and local low-cost immigration legal services providers.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Battered Spouse, Children & Parents
(Separate Website)
Information about immigrant visa petitions under the Violence against Women Act (VAWA). VAWA allows certain spouses, children and parents of U.S. citizens and permanent residents (green card holders) to file a petition for themselves without the abusers? knowledge.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Temporary Visitors for Business
(Separate Website)
Information on how you can qualify to become a Temporary Visitors for Business.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Victims of Human Trafficking & Other Crimes
(Separate Website)
Information on immigration relief available to victims of human trafficking and other crimes.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Fact Sheets
(Separate Website)
Listing of Fact Sheets available from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
By: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations
Passport/Visa
(Separate Website)
Information on legal issues concerning passport and visas from the Erie County Bar Association.
By: Erie County Bar Association
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