VAWA

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The Violence Against Women Act, or VAWA, is a federal law first introduced in 1994. It created special resources for people who have been victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Among these resources is a route to legal residency in the USA, through a Green Card, for non-citizens who have experienced cruelty in the relationship at the hand of a U.S. citizen under certain conditions.

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Who can qualify for VAWA

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In order to qualify for VAWA, you must be able to prove that you suffered cruelty in the relationship by a spouse, parent, or step-parent and that the cruelty occurred in the USA. In cases of spousal cruelty, you may also have to prove that you were married in “good faith” and not for the sole purpose of obtaining citizenship.

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Speak to one of our VAWA immigration lawyers today to discuss whether your situation qualifies you for a VAWA visa.

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• A Self-Petition could help immigrants regardless of their gender who have been subjected to emotional or even physical mistreatment by their U.S. Citizen spouse.

• It could allow immigrants who are going through certain types of marriage problems to apply for a work permit or green card without the help of their spouse.

• This is a fully safe and confidential process. Our team is trained to keep your information and identity safe. Your spouse won’t be informed in any way or suffer any negative consequences. Your spouse refuses to help you get your papers or keeps delaying the process.

• Your spouse has caused you emotional or physical pain.

• Your spouse gets really angry or makes hurtful comments, you’re scared to make them upset.

• Your spouse has ever threatened to get you deported, kick you out of the house, or take your children away from you.

• You feel trapped in your marriage. Things aren’t going the way you expected but you’re too afraid of what might happen to you if you leave.