Law Office of Hedi Framm-Anton
U.S. Immigration & Nationality Attorney // Asylum / Deportation Defense

Asylum – Domestic Violence

The law addressing domestic violence and asylum is complex and subject to different interpretations. There is a lot of controversy about whether or not women are entitled to asylum if they have been subject to domestic violence. The San Francisco Asylum Office has a generous outlook on the claims. The San Francisco Immigration Court is much challenging.

• Eligibility and Process

Required Elements

1. Establish police do not protect victims of domestic violence;
2. Establish lack of shelters for victims of domestic violence;
3. Establish that your abuser has not been punished for his behavior;
4. Establish that your culture permits/allows/encourages domestic violence;
5. Establish physical injuries if possible;
6. Establish that you will not be safe from your abuser if you relocate within your native country;
7. Establish you feared for your life if you remained with abuser.