Immigrant / Refugee Content Topic Results

This memo clarifies HUD’s position on the rights of certain noncitizens who are battered or subject to extreme cruelty by a spouse or parent, who is a Untied States Citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR), to apply for and receive assistance under Section 214 of the Housing and Communality Development Act.

LGBTQ immigrants enjoy the same rights under immigration law as all other non-citizens, but there are some areas where LGBTQ immigrants might face unique challenges. This document outlines some special considerations for LGBTQ immigrants, including visas for immigrant crime victims, asylum, and detention.

This fact sheet offers information about immigrant eligibility to access emergency shelter and transitional housing. 

This fact sheet identifies the barriers refugee survivors of domestic and sexual violence face and approaches that can mitigate their impact.

This fact sheet is intended to provide guidance to health and social service agencies and community­-based organizations about eligibility for all the various programs and services funded by Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

This letter issued by DOJ, HHS and HUD provides information for recipients of federal funds regarding the kinds of services that are considered to be necessary to protect life or safety that all individuals, regardless of immigration status, can access.

This webinar describes immigration protections and benefits available through gender-based asylum for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

This website provides information on VAWA confidentiality and on reporting VAWA confidentiality violation by a DHS employee.

This report documents 28 cases of transgender women who were held in US immigration detention between 2011 and 2015, more than half of whom were held in men’s facilities at some point.

Asian American and Pacific Islander women and girls face unique obstacles as they operate in a social sphere shrouded in silence and stigma about HIV and IPV. This factsheet raises awareness about the nexus of HIV and IPV, analyzes factors contributing to elevated risk for Asian American and Pacific Islander women and girls, and contextualizes cultural barriers.

This resource provides an overview of the process of applying for a VAWA self-petition process. It explores eligibility requirements and contains links to the appropriate documentation for submitting an application.

This webinar series is for attorneys, accredited representatives, domestic and sexual violence advocates, mental health service providers and social workers already familiar with VAWA and U visas to help women and children released from family detention centers.