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Date: 09/06/2025

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Important notice: Immigration laws are changing fast. Some information on our website may not be fully up to date. We’re working to review and update our content as quickly as we can. In the meantime, you can find more updated resources at Illinois Immigration Information. If you have questions about your case, it’s a good idea to talk to an immigration lawyer.

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Note: You can also watch this video in Spanish.

This video is on visas for victims of domestic violence and other crimes. Please read this article for more information.

This video is part of the immigration video series. This video series will help you understand what happens

  • When you face common immigration problems,
  • When you have to go to a removal hearing in immigration court, or
  • When immigration detains you or a family member.
Last full review by a subject matter expert
February 02, 2023
Last revised by staff
May 24, 2020

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