If you are the H1 Visa holder and have started your Green Card application process, please understand that being in a domestic violence victim-situation and seeking help will not jeopardize your immigration status or your job. Any domestic violence service agency that you call will maintain strict Confidentiality as is the law. Direct links are highlighted below.
- Arizona Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence: (T): 602-279-2900 (TF): 1-800-782-6400 and ask to speak with someone at their Legal Advocacy Hotline.
- For Lawyer’s Services please look up online at: AZLawHelp.org
- Community Legal Service: Central Office, 305 S. 2nd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85003 (T): 602-258-3434
- Community Legal Services: East Valley Office, 200 1st St., Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85201 (T): 480-833-1442
- For FREE Legal Help please look up online: http://apps.americanbar.org/legalservices/findlegalhelp/faq_freehelp.cfm
- Download ACESDV.org’s “How To Represent Yourself in Court” here
- Read the Top 10 Cautions for Domestic Violence Survivors in Family Court now
ASAFSF does not recommend or refer to specific lawyers for divorce. Since you are on H1 Visa and the legal, primary earner you should be able to access legal help from a lawyer without any problem.
Click on the state below to see resources for South Asian Community Based Advocacy Organizations in the U.S.