Violence Against Women Act
Immigration Firm Serving All of Los Angeles
As a current or former
battered spouse, parent, or child you may obtain
lawful permanent status (“Green Card”) in the United States through VAWA. VAWA allows
spouses, parents, and children of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents
(“Green Card Holders”) who are victims of domestic violence
to file an immigration petition for themselves, without the abuser’s
knowledge.
VAWA permits victims of domestic violence to seek safety and independence
from their abuser by obtaining lawful status in the U.S. on their own
and not tolerating abuse out of fear of deportation. Being a victim of
domestic violence is terrifying, but the Los Angeles immigration attorneys
and staff at our law firm are trained to maintain communication confidential
between the client and the attorney to ensure the client’s safety
and well-being.
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Eligibility for VAWA Petition
If your VAWA petition is approved, immigration will permit you to reside
and work in the United States. With a VAWA approval you may also apply
for lawful permanent residence status (“Green Card”). The
VAWA petition path leads to citizenship in the United States and our law
firm is committed to assisting you at every step until you become a United
States Citizen.
You are eligible to file under VAWA if you lived with the abuser at some
point and if:
- You are or were abused by your U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
spouse (or if that spouse has abused your child)
- You are or were abused by your U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
parent (including step-parent) or
- You are or were abused by your U.S. citizen adult son or daughter
Each of our immigration attorneys is trained to work with victims of domestic
abuse and can help you apply for VAWA.
Call our Los Angeles office at (562) 445-4870 to schedule an appointment with one of our attorneys.
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