New Orleans, LA asked in Immigration Law for Massachusetts

Q: I’m here on a H-1B visa( under my husband) but want to divorce my husband. How do I go about doing so?

My husband has done everything to make sure I’m his puppet that just sits at home, it even gets physical. I’m trying to go stay with other family that’s out of the state I’m in but, he is threatening to report me to the company that we’re under with the h-1b visa with. Can he do that? I really need some help. He destroyed all my documents....I don’t even think I can fly anymore. We also have a son that I want to take with me but he won’t let me and I know he can fight back. I feel trapped and need some advice

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Ashley E Lively
Ashley E Lively
Answered
  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Charlotte, NC

A: You may be eligible for relief available for victims of crimes or protection under the Violence Against Women Act. I would encourage you to reach out to an immigration attorney immediately so they can help you with reproduction of your documents and your immigration status.

Lillian J. LaRosa
Lillian J. LaRosa
Answered
  • Woburn, MA
  • Licensed in Massachusetts

A: You need to contact an Immigration attorney who also advises on divorce matters as soon as possible.

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