Exploited for Status

Immigration Related Abuse

Advance abuse can have legal implications and even immigration-related consequences. Before you dig a deeper hole for yourself, lets make sure to cover the basics!

immigration status
can be used as a weapon

Some abusers threaten immigration status to maintain control
Victims of domestic violence have rights, even as immigrants.

YOU ARE NOT POWERLESS

Document abuse patterns!

Learn about your legal options

FRAMEWORK

  • Spot it

    Recognize when immigration status, paperwork or legal threats are being used to control you

  • Name it

    Understand that using someone's immigration status as leverage is a powerful form of abuse

  • Record it

    Document threats, messages, financial pressure or attempts to control your legal status. Programs like VAWA were created to protect victims of domestic violence and abuse, men and women.

  • File it

    Organize your information so you can seek legal or professional support if needed

what immigration abuse
looks like

  • Threats of deportation
  • Withholding immigration paperwork/passport
  • Using your legal status to control you
  • Financial exploitation
  • Isolation from support systems
  • Pressure to stay silent about abuse

protect yourself with documentations

Your records can support legal advice, immigration options or your future protection

start your evidence File!

essential reads
on immigration abuse

knowledge removes fear
documentation creates leverage

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