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Humanitarian Relief

Chicago Humanitarian Immigration Lawyer

Humanitarian Relief Immigration Lawyers in Chicago

Humanitarian Visas are granted to individuals who are in dangerous or urgent humanitarian reasons, seeking to either stay or enter the U.S. for relief and safety.  Also known as humanitarian relief, it’s purpose is to provide temporary shelter and protection to foreign nationals who are facing disasters, oppression, emergency medical issues or other urgent circumstances such as abuse or violence within their household.

If you were or have been a victim of abuse or have experienced any hardship due to the situations stated above, please call (773) 687-0549 or contact Cipolla Law Group online to get immediate assistance from our experienced Chicago Humanitarian Visa Immigration Lawyers. We have over 30 years of collective experience helping non-citizens like you to live safely and legally in the United States.

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Seeking Protection via Humanitarian Immigration

While there are humanitarian relief programs that are designed to help non-citizens overseas. The information here is focused on humanitarian relief programs that are available for individuals who are present in the United States. If you are outside of the United States and you are facing some kind of emergency, medical situation or need to be in the U.S. for public interest reasons, you may be eligible for other humanitarian relief programs such as humanitarian parole.

HUMANITARIAN RELIEF: Affirmative Asylum

Affirmative Asylum is for someone who is already in the United States, seeking protection from immigration because of past or future persecution from their home country.

  • Who? Foreign nationals who are in the United States and fear to return to their home country due to past or future prosecution because of race, certain political or religious beliefs.
  • When? Should be filed within one year of last entry of the U.S. unless other special circumstances arise.
  • Benefits? Can apply for Work Authorization and possibly permanent residency.
Immigration Lawyers for Illegal Immigrants

At Cipolla law group, we have over 30 years of collective experience fighting for the rights of immigrants. We have Excellent Approval and client testimonials. If you are undergoing a difficult situation and wish to learn more about humanitarian visas, please contact our us for a consultation today. As a multilingual law firm, we speak Spanish, Chinese, French, Italian and Portuguese.

Humanitarian Relief U Visa for Crime Victims

U Visa is specifically for victims of certain crimes. It is available for any foreign nationals who are once victims of criminal activities. There is a limited number of 1,000 U visas available each year.

  • Who? Foreign nationals who are or were victims of crimes and corporate(d) with law enforcement agencies.
  • When? Should be filed when the alleged crime occurs or after it has happened.
  • Benefits? Pathway to permanent residency (green card) and minor children and parents of the minor victim may be included in the same visa application.
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Humanitarian Relief VAWA

If you have been a victim of abuse or domestic violence, you maybe eligible for VAWA protection. VAWA is another form of humanitarian relief that victims of abuse to live independently and legally in the United States. Available to both women and men and children of abusive parents.

Who? Spouses (including husbands) and minor children of US citizens or permanent residents; Parents of US citizens.
Benefits? Self-sponsored and leads to permanent residency; work authorization can be granted.

Humanitarian Relief T Visa Trafficked Victims

T visa is for victims of human trafficking in the United States. Created by Congress in 2000, T visa has helped many victims of sex or labor trafficking to safely start a new life in the U.S. There is a limited number of 5,000 T visas granted each year, but that does not include dependents or family derivatives such as siblings, umarried children under 18, parents or spouse.

Who? Victims of human trafficking who are willing to assist law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of human trafficking (if over 18).
Benefits? Temporary stay in the U.S. and potential and maybe eligible to apply for a green card after three years in the T visa status.

Immigration Lawyers for Illegal Immigrants

At Cipolla law group, we have over 30 years of collective experience fighting for the rights of immigrants. We have Excellent Approval and client testimonials. If you are undergoing a difficult situation and wish to learn more about humanitarian visas, please contact our us for a consultation today. As a multilingual law firm, we speak Spanish, Chinese, French, Italian and Portuguese.

 Who are eligible for Humanitarian Relief?

  • Refugees
  • Asylum seekers
  • Battered spouse, children and parents
  • Special Immigrant Juveniles Status
  • Victims of human trafficking or other crimes
  • People affected by natural disasters or extreme situations
  • Temporary protected status
  • Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting (FGM/C)
  • Forced marriage

Chicago Humanitarian Immigration Relief Lawyers


Whether you are seeking Asylum or in fear of returning to your home country. There are immigration options that might be available to you. At Cipolla Law Group, we have helped numerous clients to make America their homes based on past and/or future threat that is beyond their control. Please call 773-687-0549 and seek professional help from our experienced immigration lawyers in Chicago. Nominated as one of the best 10 immigration law firms in America and many positive results for our clients, we are confident that we could assist you for your immigration goals.

Immigration Lawyers for Illegal Immigrants

At Cipolla law group, we have over 30 years of collective experience fighting for the rights of immigrants. We have Excellent Approval and client testimonials. If you are undergoing a difficult situation and wish to learn more about humanitarian visas, please contact our us for a consultation today. As a multilingual law firm, we speak Spanish, Chinese, French, Italian and Portuguese.

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