We Support Your Path To Safety And Legal Status

Abuse or control should never define your future. Even though U.S. law offers protection, the process remains strict and requires legal intervention.

Rifkin & Fox-Isicoff, P.A., takes a direct, hands-on role in every case. Since 1984, our team has guided individuals across Miami and worldwide through sensitive immigration matters.

U Visas For Victims Of Crimes

A U visa is a tool for those who have suffered mental or physical harm due to criminal activity. This path allows you to remain in the country legally if you help law enforcement investigate the crime. It protects you while helping ensure the person who hurt you faces justice.

As such:

• You must show harm from a qualifying crime and be willing to assist law enforcement.
• Evidence is required, including certification from a law enforcement agency.
• Benefits include work authorization and a path toward lawful status.

Our experienced immigration attorney will explain every step in plain language.

T Visas For Survivors Of Human Trafficking

Human trafficking involves being forced into labor or sex work through lies and threats. The T visa gives survivors a way to escape traffickers and find safety in the U.S.

This visa includes several important protections, including:

• It applies to those in the U.S. specifically because of labor or sex trafficking.
• You must show that leaving the country would cause you extreme hardship.
• Once approved, you can live and work here for up to four years with a path to permanent residency.

Our diligent immigration lawyer for victims of abuse treats these cases with the highest level of confidentiality.

VAWA Self-Petitions For Abused Family Members

With the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), you may apply for status via a green card without your abuser’s permission or even their knowledge. This gives you the power to leave an abusive home without losing your legal status.

With this protection:

• You can file the petition yourself if abused by a citizen or permanent resident spouse.
• It protects children and parents who have suffered abuse within the family unit.
• Filing under VAWA keeps your location and your case secret from the person who hurt you.

We can navigate these filings so your status cannot be used as a weapon against you.

Let Us Help

When addressing any legal issue involving family violence, Rifkin & Fox-Isicoff, P.A., prioritizes your safety. Contact our Miami office via 305-424-2645 or through our online inquiry form.