In this case. DHS was able to use its parole power to allow her to leave her abusive father in Germany and find a safe home in the United States. Too often. victims have the ability to apply for VAWA immigration protection from abroad. but once their case has been approved are not consistently able to enter the United States where they can receive protection from ongoing abuse. I strongly encourage the Department of Homeland Security to use its authority to grant parole to bring into the U.S. approved VAWA petitioners and their children. thereby offering them protection until they can file for adjustment of status to lawful permanent residency under VAWA. I urge my colleagues to vote "yes" on the lifesaving provisions in VAWA Reauthorization to help protect this vulnerable population. This is an opportunity to eliminate some of the major obstacles immigrant crime survivors face in achieving safety and legal immigration status.
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