Green Card for VAWA Self-Petitioner - USCIS
Apr 8, 2025 · Under the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), you may be eligible to become a lawful permanent resident (get a Green Card) if you are the victim of battery or …
Abused Spouses, Children and Parents | USCIS
Jan 24, 2025 · Spouses and children of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, and parents of U.S. citizens who are 21 years of age or older, may file a self-petition for immigrant …
Chapter 2 - Eligibility Requirements and Evidence | USCIS
Feb 26, 2025 · The Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA) and its subsequent reauthorizations amended the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to allow abused spouses …
Immigration: What is VAWA? What is a VAWA self-petition ...
Nov 22, 2024 · VAWA stands for the Violence Against Women Act, which was passed by Congress in 1994. One thing VAWA did was create a special route to lawful immigration status …
Humanitarian Protections for Noncitizen Survivors of Domestic ...
Feb 11, 2025 · The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 1994 included provisions to allow noncitizen survivors of domestic violence to obtain immigration relief independent of their …
How To Prove Your VAWA Case to USCIS - ImmigrationHelp
Sep 1, 2022 · The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) allows certain immigrants who are abused by their U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR) spouses, former spouses, …
What Is VAWA Immigration and How Does It Work?
Feb 10, 2025 · The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides essential protections for immigrant victims of abuse, allowing them to self-petition for legal status in the U.S. without …