Applicant would like assistance with an immigration/U-Visa matter. She is a victim of sexual assault (rape) and domestic violence at the hands of the father of her 7 year old child. Client has been in the United States for 26 years. Investigation regarding the DV/SA is pending.

client has been in a common law marriage for 21 yrs, they both have 2 children of the marriage a 21 yr old and a 12 yr old who stayed with dad. Dometic Violence has happend and reports have been made to the police, she is currently in a Shelter since May 19th after staying in a hotel for several days. She is spanish speaking

Client states she wants to adjust her status but she is afraid she isn't going to be able to do so. When she applied for her residency she stated she was divorced. Client stated INS flagged her for dishonesty because they found out she was not officially divorced. Client didn't know she wasn't officially divorced because her attorney failed to communicate with her. Client stated she just found out her attorney failed to finalize the divorce. Client doesn't have a criminal record. Client separated with adverse party due to domestic violence.

Client is seeking to adjust her immigration status from TPS to U-Visa. Client and her son were victims of an assault while trying to get money from an ATM. Client was attacked by 3 robbers and shot at 3 times. Police were able to identify and apprehend one of the robbers with the help of the Client. Spanish speaking.