I know it’s best for people to make their own accounts here and ask questions, which I suggested, but for now I figured I would ask here my self to get some advice.
A friend of my wife has been married about 10 years. She has been in America for 5 years and her and her husband have one child.
The husband has been psychologically abusive, controlling her and her money, and pretty much everything, etc. No physical violence as far as I know.
She applied for her 10 year green card and has the extension letter. She wants to apply for citizenship but her husband doesn’t want her to. One time her husband tried to keep her ID’s and she said she would call the police, so he gave them back.
I suggested she consult with an immigration attorney on the best way to move forward, and possibly she could file for VAWA, but I’m not sure if she qualifies. I also said if she has any fear for safety, she should call the police and get out of their (try a shelter or a friend, etc.), but I don’t want to advise that if it winds up making things worse / making him become angry and become violent, possibly.
That’s about all the information I have. I suggested she make an account here to ask for herself (not sure she will), so figured I would ask if anyone has any other suggestions I can give her.
Thank you, and thanks to Visa Journey for all the questions I got answered while going through immigration with my wife 😊