Even when abuse happened many years ago, it may still form the basis for immigration relief today.
Our client is a citizen of Mexico who entered the United States in 1997 when he was just 4 years old.
At the time, his parents were already living in the United States, and he had been left in the care of relatives who were neglectful.
His childhood was marked by severe trauma, instability, and violence in the home.
His father was extremely abusive toward him, his mother, and his brother.
Over the years, there were multiple domestic violence incidents reported to the police.
Our client’s name appeared in police reports as a child living in that violent household.
Although his mother was too afraid to press charges against his father, she eventually fled with the children to a shelter.
Our client was deeply affected by the abuse in the home and was also a witness to the violence his mother suffered during that time.
Much of that trauma had never been fully addressed or formally presented for immigration purposes.
When he consulted with McBean Law in November 2024, our legal team conducted a detailed case assessment and carefully reviewed the available documentation of abuse.
This included police reports, shelter records, and other evidence showing long-term abuse and its impact on our client.
Our legal strategy focused on his eligibility for immigration relief as a child affected by and witness to domestic violence.
We pursued a U visa pathway and began by seeking law enforcement certification, which is a critical step in the process.
Our team prepared and submitted the I-918 Supplement B certification request to the New York Police Department (NYPD).
We documented the abuse, history of police involvement, protective efforts made by his mother, and the ways our client was impacted by the violence in the home.
After years of silence and fear, his experiences were finally formally recognized.
In February 2026, we received the approved law enforcement certification from NYPD.
This was a major milestone and now allows him to move forward with filing his U visa application.
This case shows that even when domestic violence happened many years ago, it may still support a viable path to immigration relief today.
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P.S. Every case is different. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Always consult with a licensed immigration attorney about your specific situation.
