Have you been battered by your spouse? Get a VAWA Petition
VAWA Attorney A VAWA Attorneywill be able to let you know if you qualify for the battered spouse petition. Many spouses (especially wives of…
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Another win for the Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
Vawa approved for Client who was in an abusive relationship but only lived with her husband for a short period and did not have police…
Victim of crime, domestic violence or trafficking? Get the U, T or VAWA Petition.
I am a victim of Violence. What can I do? Question: I have been a victim of crime and also my friend was basically a…
Eligibility to Self-Petition as a Battered or Abused Parent of a USC
USCIS draft memo for comment regarding guidance on amendments to the INA that extend the ability to self-petition to battered parents of U.S. Citizens, and…
Domestic Violence and Immigration Options
Question: I am a victim of domestic violence. My husband has beat me and beat me. I’m afraid to do anything about it because he…
More Update on VAWA Facts
More VAWA facts: 212(a)(9)(c) is not a permanent bar; 212 and 601 waivers available at local office; EWI is OK; Public charge relaxed by completing…
More Updated VAWA Facts
More VAWA facts: 212(a)(9)(c) is not a permanent bar; 212 and 601 waivers available at local office; EWI is OK; Public charge relaxed by completing…
USCIS issued a draft policy memo on VAWA self-petition
USCIS issued a draft policy memo on an INA amendment that provides for continued eligibility for certain individuals to file a VAWA self-petition as a…
Who is Eligible to Apply?
To be eligible to file a self-petition (an application that you file for yourself for immigration benefits) you must qualify under one of the following…
What can I do if my husband is beating me?
Question: I married what I thought was a very loving man. However, after I came to the U.S., he started beating me. Now he threatens…