Presented by Zainab Boxwala Attorney at Law Oct 2019

1. Immigration Options for
Vulnerable Populations
Humanitarian Parole, I-765V, VAWA and N400 Disability Exceptions
By Zainab Boxwala

2. Humanitarian Parole
 FN to the USA after a visitor visa denial
 a compelling emergency
 Medical, Family Reunification, Civil and Criminal Proceedings,
etc.
 CASE STUDY: LPR Mother with Terminal Cancer and Son in
Home Country

3. I-765V, Application for Employment Authorization
for Abused Nonimmigrant Spouse
 Non-immigrant dependent victim of domestic abuse who is in
the USA
 A, E-3, G or H nonimmigrant dependents
 Spouse or Child have been battered or subjected to extreme
cruelty
 Reside in the USA
 Issued for 2 years with possibility of extension
 Receiving this EAD has NO effect on your immigration status

4. VAWA I-360 Self-Petition for a Spouse, Child or
Parent of an Abusive LPR or USC
 spouse, parent or child of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent
resident (“green card holder”) to file for an immigrant visa
 must have lived with the abusive U.S. citizen or LPR
 battered or subject to extreme cruelty at the hands of the
relative
 prove the required relationship
 specific qualifying timeframe involved – seek legal advice!

5. Examples of “Battery” and “Extreme
Cruelty”
 Some examples of behaviors that meet the standard of battery or extreme cruelty:
 Any act of violence
 Threatened act of violence (e.g. “I am going to kill you”, showing deadly weapons)
 Forceful detention that results in physical or mental injury (isolating or limiting contact
with friends, family, neighbors)
 Psychological abuse
 Sexual abuse or exploitation (rape, molestation, incest or forced prostitution)
 Economic Abuse (refuse access to money, prevent victim from finding a job)
 Threats based on the fact that the victim is an immigrant (“I will get you deported” or “I
will call immigration to get you”)
 Verbal Abuse: yelling, screaming, insulting, or otherwise mistreating the immigrant

6. N-400, Application for Naturalization
The Basics
 U.S. citizenship is granted to a foreign citizen or national
 be a lawful permanent resident or “green card holder” of the USA for a
certain number of years
 continuous presence, physical presence and good moral character
requirements.
 Testing: knowledge of English language, U.S. History and Government
 Medical Disability Exemption for portions of this application

7. Medical Disability Waiver
Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions
 physically or developmentally disabled or have a mental
impairment are exempt from the English language and history and
government (civics) knowledge requirement.
 Eg. elderly persons who suffer from Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
disease, senile dementia or a related disease
 A medical doctor, osteopathic doctor or a licensed clinical
psychologist
 Relationship between the medical condition and the educational
requirements

8. Filing Requirements and Current Trends
 N-648 are facing more scrutiny
 Was information about this illness presented in your previous
immigration applications?
Is this doctor the one who regularly treats you for this
condition?
How extensive is the medical record and treatment history?

9. Contact Information for Legal Services
PRO BONO (Free/ Reduced Cost) Legal Services:
Catholic Charities (713) 526-4611
YMCA International Services (713) 339-9015
UofH Law Center Immigration Clinic (713) 743-2094
Texas Civil Rights Project (832) 767-3650
Kids In Need of Defense (KIND) (832) 779-4030
Tahirih Justice Center (713) 496-0100

10. My Information
Zainab Boxwala
Managing Partner
Boxwala Zuzindlak PLLC
Phone: (713) 714-5720
Email: contact@bzlawusa.com
Address: 1828 Snake River Road, Suite B
Katy, TX 77449
By Appointment Only