Our Services
Relief for Survivors of Crime
Survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other serious crimes may be eligible for certain immigration statuses.
U nonimmigrant status (or a “U-Visa”) may be granted to survivors of specific enumerated crimes, including domestic violence and felonious assault. The crime must happen in the U.S. and the survivor must have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse because of the crime. The survivor must have information about the crime and be helpful to U.S. law enforcement.
T nonimmigrant status (or a “T-Visa”) may be granted to survivors of sex or labor trafficking. The survivor must be physically present in the U.S. due to the trafficking and would suffer extreme hardship if removed from the U.S. In addition, the survivor must comply with all reasonable requests for information from law enforcement.
Finally, a survivor of domestic violence may submit a VAWA Self-Petition. The survivor must be the spouse, child, or parent of an abusive U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. The survivor must have lived with the abusive U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident and be subject to battery or extreme cruelty by the abusive relative. Lastly, the survivor must be a person of good moral character.
Here at Baibak Law, we understand that working with law enforcement as an undocumented immigrant can be scary. That is why we are here to be your advocate as you report the crime and work with relevant law enforcement offices. Furthermore, we can collaborate with law enforcement to gather necessary evidence of the crime and proof of your cooperation.
Fiancé Visas
If a U.S. citizen wishes to bring his or her foreign-born, noncitizen fiancé(e) to the U.S. to be married, the noncitizen may apply for a K-1 or Fiancé(e) Visa. To be granted this visa, the fiancé(e)s must intend to be married within 90 days of the noncitizen entering the U.S. After the marriage, the noncitizen spouse may apply for lawful permanent resident status (i.e. a green card).
At Baibak Law, we can assess if this visa is the best option for you and your loved one. We can manage the many stages of this multi-step process and submit necessary evidence to show that your marriage is indeed “bona fide,” meaning that you two truly wish to share a life together.
Marriage & Family-Based Green Cards
U.S. citizens and permanent residents may petition for certain close relatives, living in the U.S. and abroad, to obtain green cards. The timing of these cases depends on many factors, including the relationship to the U.S. citizen or permanent resident and the foreign national’s country of citizenship.
Here at Baibak Law, we can analyze your specific situation and provide realistic guidance and expectations. If you decide to petition for your noncitizen relative, we can guide you through the multi-stage process, from assembling petitions to navigating consular processing (as necessary) and beyond.
Naturalization
Naturalization is the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. Generally, a person may apply to become a U.S. citizen after he or she has been a lawful permanent resident (or green card holder) for five years or, in marriage-based cases, after three years of living with a U.S. citizen spouse.
At Baibak Law, we can analyze and prepare complex naturalization cases. For instance, for individuals with complicated immigration or criminal histories, we can evaluate whether it is prudent to file for naturalization. For those with lengthy or frequent trips abroad, we can provide a detailed analysis of whether the individual is eligible to file for naturalization.