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Domestic Abuse & Crisis Support
If you or someone you know is in danger, call 911. You do not lose your immigration status by reporting abuse — protections exist specifically for immigrant survivors. These organizations understand South Asian family contexts and offer confidential help in Indian languages.
Written and verified by the SOSGI Editorial Team · Facts verified as of August 20, 2026
In immediate danger? Call 911. For emotional crisis, call or text 988. Both work 24/7 from any U.S. phone.
Immediate Help
South Asian Organizations
Immigrant Survivor Protections
- USCIS — VAWA Self-Petition ↗
Abused spouses of citizens/green-card holders can self-petition without the abuser's knowledge.
- U Visa (victims of crime) ↗