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i am married to a us citizen and we have a 5 month old son together, i am out of status. i need to get my green card but my husband has left me. he has committed adultery and is now living with his girlfriend. he refuses to help me financially. i am totally dependent on him. he very verbally and emotionally abusive and has been physically abusive in the past. is there anyway i can get a work permit so i can support my son and i or anyway I could take my child back to SA with me? I am very scared and nervous. I am living with his brother and mother at the moment but I have no income and I have no money at all.
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You may be eligible for VAWA - Violence Against Women Act. This will provide you with a Green Card. Please contact your closest Catholic Charities, YMCA Immigration Services, or University Immigration law clinic for assistance wtih applying for this relief.
Answered on Jul 16th, 2013 at 3:34 PM