Power & Equality Immigration Services, Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting immigrant communities through administrative assistance and access to valuable resources. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice or court representation.
Power and Equality Immigration is a nationwide organization committed to promoting and strengthening the rights of immigrants and refugees towards a better life, by advocating for inclusion, equality, and gender equity all throughout the United States. We aim to provide groundbreaking resources that will empower girls and women in our community. Our work is based on several core values. We perform all aspects of our work with the highest ethical standards and assume responsibility towards them. Through leadership, our commitment is to constantly educate and develop innovative practices that evolve our strategies as needed to be able to fulfill our mission and vision. Our work begins and ends considering the interests of immigrants and refugees, specifically those victims that have endured any form of domestic abuse.
We envision a society where all immigrant survivors of domestic violence and gender violence can live free from fear, violence, and exploitation. Our work aims to build a world where immigrant survivors have access to the resources and information necessary to heal, recover, and rebuild their lives. Through our services, we strive to create a community that values and respects the human rights of all people, regardless of immigration status, race, religion, or gender.
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) protects spouses, children or parents that have been subjected to cruelty and/or mistreatment that can be: physical, emotional, psychological or economic, by a United States Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
U nonimmigrant status (U visa) is available for victims of specific crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement in investigating or prosecuting criminal activity. Obtaining U status requires certification from a law enforcement official, and final approval is determined by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including right here in the United States.