ASISTA's technical assistance (TA) is individualized case help that is intended exclusively for attorneys, DOJ accredited representatives, and advocates who are serving immigrant survivors of violence in a professional capacity. We help them answer complex issues and questions that arise in VAWA, U, and T visa cases as well as other relief for immigrant survivors of crime.
Frequently Asked Questions About ASISTA's Technical Assistance
Who is eligible for technical assistance from ASISTA?
ASISTA provides technical assistance for our members who are serving immigrant survivors of violence in a professional capacity.
ASISTA does not provide direct legal services. If you are a survivor or victim of crime, please consult theNational Immigration Service Directoryfor a legal services provider near you. If you are representing yourself in an immigration matter, you are not eligible for technical assistance from ASISTA on that case.
What kinds of questions do you handle?
Our technical assistance focuses on questions that may arise for attorneys and advocates working on Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitions, U and T visa cases and other survivor-based forms of immigration relief (like domestic violence waivers for conditional residents, VAWA cancellation). We help in complex matters involving inadmissibility, deportability, enforcement issues, and cases in Immigration Court.
My client has a long delayed case. Can ASISTA help?
Yes. If your client has a long delay related to a humanitarian case (like VAWA, U or T visa or other survivor-based relief) we are able to connect with the relevant government agencies in order help resolve the delay.
