Matrimonial & Integrated Domestic Violence

IDV – Orders of Protection

Any finding in civil or criminal court may result in immigration consequences.

  • Both the existence of an order of protection, and violation can lead to negative immigration consequences.
  • Orders of protection can be used as supporting evidence for other forms of domestic violence (DV) based immigration relief.

The Process for Immigration Referrals

  • USCIS may seek access to the NYS Order of Protection Registry.
  • USCIS can gather Family Court Orders of Protection because their databases are connected to the NYS Order of Protection Registry.