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Immigration rules change often, and it can be hard to keep up or know what actually applies to real-life situations. This blog shares clear updates, everyday explanations, and practical insights based on what people commonly ask and face. If you want to understand the process better and feel a little more confident moving forward, stay tuned to our latest posts!

September 11, 2020

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

Under VAWA, certain abused relatives of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents may self-petition for immigration status without the abuser’s help. This includes a spouse, a parent, or a child (under 21) who has been subjected to battery or extreme cruelty by a qualifying U.S. citizen or LPR family member.

“Extreme cruelty” includes physical abuse and a pattern of harmful behavior such as psychological, sexual, or emotional violence. The abuse must have occurred in the United States unless under special conditions involving U.S. government employment or military service abroad.

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