Can a illegal women get citizenship if she was beaten in public?

Question

so I have a friend who has been here for about 3 years and one day she was going to the store when three men approached her to steal her purse. when she put up a fight they started beating her and she even ended up in the hospital. I have heard that if you are here illigaly you can actually petition to get recidency or even citizenship. can anyone tell me if that is true and if so what does she need to do. she has a baby that was born here and one who wasn't any information is appreciated.

thank you

Answer 1

Speak with an immigration lawyer they can answer this I only heard this if  a women gets between by her husband....

Answer 2

Sorry she was beaten, but she has to leave the country and go through the NORMAL and LEGAL process like anyone else!!!!

Answer 3

If don't think that illegal immigrant on illegal immigrant violence is grounds to stay here... xx

Answer 4

I agree with "Andy S". An immigrant can petition for a "U Visa" if they can prove indefinitely, they are the victim of a violent crime. They must be 100% ccooperative with state officials and prove that what happened to them is factual.

The document I've read which is the link below clearly explains the process towards this visa. It also states that the immigrant would have to reside in the US for 3 continuous years in order to apply for permanent residency.

One thing the article doesn't state is if illegal immigrants in particular can file a petition for this visa. If I missed it somewhere then my bad. However it isn't clear if illegals are able to petition.

Read the article below. It actually comes directly from USCIS

Answer 5

She should want to move if she got beaten up.

Answer 6

Immigrant crime victims can sometimes be granted a 'U Visa' for temporary legal status, which may perhaps eventually lead to permanent resident status.  This is to encourage immigrants to report violent crimes without fear of deportation.

Immigrants who are eligible for a U visa must have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse because of the activity, have information regarding the activity, and be willing to assist government officials in the investigation or prosecution of the crime.  Additionally, the crime must have violated U.S. law or occurred in the United States (including its territories and possessions).

U Visa-Eligible Crimes:

• Rape

• Torture                                      

• Trafficking  

• Incest    

• Domestic violence                        

• Sexual assault

• Abusive sexual contact          

• Kidnapping

• Abduction

• Unlawful criminal restraint

• False imprisonment

• Blackmail

• Forced prostitution

• Sexual exploitation    

• Being held hostage

• Peonage              

• Involuntary servitude

• Witness tampering

• Obstruction of justice

• Felonious assault   <--- pertinent to this person perhaps

• Manslaughter

• Murder

• Female genital mutilation

• Extortion

Answer 7

At first I misread this question when I skimmed this question, and I posted something relevant to domestic violence... A woman can stay in the US if she is a victim of domestic violence under federal law, but one incident of violence from strangers unfortunately doesn't provide her with that protection for refugees or DV victims. VAWA, the Violence Against Women Act, established protections for both citizens & non-US-citizens who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. This page explains the process of getting citizenship granted by petitioning as a victim: http://www.aardvarc.org/dv/immigration.s... . Another good page: http://www.nationalimmigrationproject.or...

However, since it sounds like she wasn't a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault - she was a victim of an attack - her best chance at applying for citizenship is through a relative who is a US citizen. You can obtain immigration through a family member; however, the relative needs to be at least 21 years of age and able to financially support her. Go here for the government's official forms and phone numbers/locations: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/m...

Answer 8

I'm a citizen and was robbed 6 times - what can I get.

Answer 9

HOPE NOT SHE PROBLEY  LIEING IT WAS HER STELING.

TRY FANACE IT THE WILL