Visa Bulletin for November 2010
Number 26
Volume IX
Washington, D.C.
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS
Number 26
Volume IX
Washington, D.C.
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS
Purpose
Immigrants are particularly vulnerable to domestic violence because they may not speak English, are often separated from family and friends, and may not understand the laws of the United States. For these reasons, immigrants are often afraid to report acts of domestic violence to the police or to seek other forms of assistance. Such fear causes many immigrants to remain in abusive relationships.