Domestic Violence Case ( H4 to F1 or H4 to U-visa)

DVcasef1

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I filed a Dosmestic violence case againist my husband in regard to his abusive behaviour eventually. Things got really worse. We are planning to get divorce now. I am on h4 visa and I do not want to go back due to social stigma I would be facing back in the home country as of a divorcee. The thing is that..I have been told by attorney that I can apply for U-visa which is for abusive victims but the processing take a year and a half but you can neither work nor study while application is still under process. On the other hand, I have the option of apply for F1 visa. I applied in one of the universities for the certification course and got admitted and I-20 is in my hand. I do intend to do masters later on.

The issue is... 1) Shall i go for U-visa or F1?
2) Secondly, my husband has not yet given me back my h4 document and I have applied for the duplicate copy of it. H4 is not in my hand. If i go for f1, shall i mention about my divorce or domestic violence thing or just say that I lost my h4 document.

How can I apply f1 visa with h4 document since i do not have social security number as well nor drivers license.

On the other hand, it is very important for me to show strong ties to my home country? What do u guys suggest in that perspect?
 
It is important to show strong ties, but in your case you may not need a visa at all. You are already in the US, you can simple apply for a change of status and stay in the US on F1. You will need to show sufficient funds available for your study. You will need a visa only when you leave the country and want to re-enter.

I am not a lawyer.
 
Hello!!

My situation is somewhat like yours, My husband filed for divorce after being arrested for domestic violence, theres also a protective order against him, which is still in effect. My husband is into some diversion program for a year, after which all the charges against him will be dismissed. I am on H4...... wondering if I can file for F1 and U visa at the same time!!
 
My husband filed for divorce after he was arrested for domestic violence, theres also a protective order against him, which is still in effect. My husband is into some diversion program for a year, after which all the charges against him will be dismissed. I am on H4...... wondering if I can file for F1 and U visa at the same time!! Will I be able to study on U visa?? any idea!! if I go for U visa, will my husband be deported?
 
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