Our Immigration program has been recognized by the Department of Justice since 2011 and we have been BIA Accredited since 2012.
 Our staff is trained to help you get quality care for your immigration needs.

Please call our Legal Advocacy program directly at 408-956-6085 for immigration services
if you are a survivor of domestic violence.

Our multilingual services are available in English | हिन्दी | বাংলা | ગુજરાતી | ಕನ್ನಡ | മലയാളം | मराठी | मारवाड़ी | ਪੰਜਾਬੀ | سنڌي | தமிழ் | తెలుగు | اُردُو & others

Listen to our podcast on how Maitri's Immigration Assistance Program Uplifts Survivors.

 
 

We provide assistance to South Asian survivors of domestic violence in several ways:

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

  • Rights as an immigrant

  • Right to be safe

  • Travel outside of US

  • Sponsor family

  • Right to an attorney

COMMUNITY TRAININGS

  • Understanding the Need for Offering Immigration Services at Culturally Responsive Organizations

  • How Can Non-Attorney Advocates and Volunteers Obtain Authorization to Practice Immigration Laws

SAFETY PLANNING

  • Identity Information

  • Family preparedness

  • Staying updates with policy changes

  • Immigration options

  • Representation Information

REPRESENTATION

  • Violence Against Women's Act

  • U and T visa applications

  • Removal of conditions on permanent residency

  • Employment Authorization

  • USCIS Interviews