Client was a victim of domestic violence at the hands of her boyfriend. She finally reported the violence and obtained a temporary order of protection against him. Despite the temporary order of protection, our client was so fearful that she left her home with her daughter and remained in hiding to escape her abuser. Although our client did not appear in court to get a permanent order of protection against her boyfriend, USCIS determined that she and her daughter were both eligible for the U Visa.
