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What is VAWA?

VAWA or the Violence Against Women Act provides protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

VAWA protections are not only available to women, but are available equally to all individuals regardless of sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

With the passage of Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA) and its subsequent reauthorizations, Congress provided noncitizens who have been abuse by their U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relative the ability to independently petition for themselves (self-petition) for immigrant classification without the abuser’s knowledge, consent, or participation in the immigration process.

This allows victims to seek both safety and independence from their abusers.

To learn more, click above for a FREE consultation with the U.S. immigration attorneys of Aftalion Law Group.

VAWA Application Eligibility

Who is Eligible for VAWA Applications?

You have a qualifying relationship as:
- Spouse, intended spouse, or former spouse of an abusive U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
- Married to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident abuser
- Your marriage to the abuser was legally terminated by death (U.S. citizen spouses only) or a divorce (for reasons related to the abuse) within the 2 years prior to filing your petition.
- Your spouse lost or renounce citizenship or permanent resident status within the 2 years prior to filing your petition due to an incident of domestic violence; or
- You believed that you were legally married to your abusive U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse but the marriage was not legitimate solely because of the bigamy of your abusive spouse
- Child of an abusive U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident parent; or
- Parent of an abusive U.S. citizen son or daughter who is 21 years old or older.

You are subjected to battery or extreme cruelty by your U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relative during the qualifying relationship. (If you are applying as a spouse, you may also be eligible if your U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse subjected your child to battery or extreme cruelty);
You are residing or have resided with your abusive U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relative and
You are a person of good moral character.
The children of abusive citizens or lawful permanent resident who file before turning 21 (or 25, if the delay can be linked to the abuse)
Parents of U.S. citizens (aged 21 and over)
Parent of abused children of U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

VAWA Application Process

What is The VAWA Application Process?

You must complete and file a Form I-360 (VAWA). You will also be required to provide the following;

Police clearance or FBI report
Proof of marriage in good faith
Your good moral character (letters of recommendation, awards, etc)
Identifying documents including birth certificate, passport, driver’s license, immigration documents proving your identity and current status
The immigration status of the citizen or LPR spouse, parent, or child
Proof of residence with the abusive family member (lease, utility bills, a letter from your landlord.)
Proof that you live in the United States
Evidence of abuse

We are here to help and know that this is a very sensitive matter, this will be handled within our offices with care, compassion and utmost privacy.

To learn more, click above for a FREE consultation with the U.S. immigration attorneys of Aftalion Law Group.

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