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Once you are married - Know your rights regarding domestic violence, immigration status and divorce |
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Once you have moved to your husband's country you should be happy and comfortable with your partner. Never in our history have we heard of a situation related to us turn bad, however it is important that you are aware of your personal rights and options at all times. If under any circumstances you are not happy with your situation, you do not have to stay in your position. Divorce is legal in all developed countries, and can be filed for by either husband or wife.
If the unlikely event occurs that you find yourself a victim of domestic violence, it is imperative that you seek help immediately. Domestic Violence is a serious offence, and incurs heavy penalties to those involved. For more information about domestic violence against women, you can visit the following links:
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Many developed countries including the USA, Australia, UK, Canada etc have laws that protect the immigration status of spouses that are victims of domestic violence. Therefore, in the unlikely event that you become the victim of domestic violence you and your children have the right to remain in your husbands country without fear of losing your residency status. |
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Please find details of important legislation protecting women from domestic violence below. |
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on Domestic Violence in United States |
The following information was taken from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web site. For more information regarding legislation to protect women from domestic violence please click here.
Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) passed by Congress in 1994, the spouses and children of United States citizens or lawful permanent residents (LPR) may self-petition to obtain lawful permanent residency. The immigration provisions of VAWA allow certain battered immigrants to file for immigration relief without the abuser's assistance or knowledge, in order to seek safety and independence from the abuser. Victims of domestic violence should know that help is available to them through the National Domestic Violence Hotline on 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 [TDD] for information about shelters, mental health care, legal advice and other types of assistance, including information about self-petitioning for immigration status. |
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on Domestic Violence in United Kingdom |
The following information was taken from Immigration & Nationality Directorate website. For more information regarding legislation to protect women from domestic violence please click here.
The domestic violence provisions of the U.K.'s migration program allows certain people applying for permanent residence in the U.K. to continue with their application after the breakdown of their spouse or partner relationship if they, or a member of their family unit, have experienced domestic violence committed by their spouse or de facto partner.
The domestic violence provisions were introduced in response to community concerns that some spouses and partners might feel compelled to remain in abusive relationships rather than end the relationship and be forced to leave the U.K.
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on Domestic Violence in Australia |
The following information was taken from Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs web site. For more information regarding legislation to protect women from domestic violence please click here
The domestic violence provisions (DVP) of Australia’s migration program allows certain people applying for permanent residence in Australia to continue with their application after the breakdown of their spouse or partner relationship if they, or a member of their family unit, have experienced domestic violence committed by their spouse or de facto partner.
The domestic violence provisions were introduced in response to community concerns that some spouses and partners might feel compelled to remain in abusive relationships rather than end the relationship and be forced to leave Australia.
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on Domestic Violence in Canada |
The following information was taken from the Citizenship and Immigration Canada web site. For more information regarding legislation to protect women from domestic violence please click here.
Violence towards any person -- man, woman or child -- is against the law in Canada. No one has the right to hit or threaten people or to force them into sexual activities. The law applies no matter who it is -- wife/husband, partner, girlfriend/boyfriend, parent, or another relative.
Violence towards any person -- man, woman or child -- is against the law in Canada. No one has the right to hit or threaten people or to force them into sexual activities. The law applies no matter who it is -- wife/husband, partner, girlfriend/boyfriend, parent, or another relative.
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