Women who are victims of intimate partner violence can find themselves without immigration status because their right to stay in the country depends on their abuser. This makes them extremely vulnerable to manipulation and threats. There are some administrative solutions that exist—like the temporary resident permit for victims of family and intimate partner violence—but they are complicated and little-known, even by professionals. While they come with certain limitations (needing to submit evidence, wait times, temporary duration), temporary resident permits for victims of intimate partner violence can be a short-term solution to bridge the gap while victims apply for another immigration status.