Guides
Humanitarian
U visas, T visas, VAWA, TPS, and other humanitarian protections.
Humanitarian relief is the part of immigration law built for people whose circumstances, not their employer or family, give them a claim to stay: survivors of domestic violence, victims of crime who help law enforcement, trafficking survivors, and nationals of countries the government has designated as unsafe to return to.
The guides here explain the VAWA self-petition, the U visa and the certification it requires, the T visa, Temporary Protected Status, and DACA — who qualifies, what evidence each needs, and how the confidentiality rules protect applicants. Several of these routes can run alongside a removal case, which the asylum and removal defense guides cover.
Each guide links to the humanitarian services page, where Atlas Immigration Law explains its flat-fee representation for these cases and the free consultation that starts them.
Need representation? See our humanitarian immigration services.
VAWA Self-Petition: A Confidential Path to Status for Survivors
The VAWA self-petition lets survivors of abuse by a U.S. citizen or green-card-holder family member apply for status on their own — confidentially, without the abuser’s knowledge or signature.
August 21, 20269 min read
The U Visa: Protection for Victims of Crime
The U visa protects victims of serious crimes who help law enforcement — offering a work permit, protection from removal, and a path to a green card, regardless of current immigration status.
August 21, 20269 min read
The T Visa: Help for Survivors of Trafficking
The T visa offers survivors of labor or sex trafficking lawful status, a work permit, and a path to a green card — with confidentiality protections and no government filing fee for the application.
August 21, 20269 min read