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ILR Domestic Violence route

Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 11:24 pm
by EsperZombie06
Hi

New here. Does anyone know what happens after someone is granted ILR on the DV route? What happens to their spouse? Can you choose not to press charges if you want? Friend is scared and doesn't want to get him in trouble with the law. But I'm trying to get my friend to take this route as she faces emotional abuse at home right now.

Thanks so much
Esper

Re: ILR Domestic Violence route

Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2017 2:49 am
by Casa
In order to prove domestic violence (physical or emotional abuse), she will have to submit evidence of either a police or medical report of incidents which have occurred.

Is she still living with the husband?

Re: ILR Domestic Violence route

Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2017 6:53 am
by EsperZombie06
Thanks so much for the reply Casa. Yes she is. I was thinking the evidence could be letters from a Dr and therapist... would that work?

Re: ILR Domestic Violence route

Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2017 8:08 am
by Casa
EsperZombie06 wrote:Thanks so much for the reply Casa. Yes she is. I was thinking the evidence could be letters from a Dr and therapist... would that work?
Possibly, but this may be difficult if she is still living with the husband. When would she qualify for ILR as a spouse?

Re: ILR Domestic Violence route

Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2017 11:43 am
by EsperZombie06
Two years, unfortunately. I'll try talking to her. Thank you for your help