The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has immigration provisions to protect non-resident victims of domestic violence. Though other provisions of VAWA expired in 2018, the immigration provisions do not require congressional reauthorization, and therefore remain in...
As a Miami immigration lawyer, I have represented numerous clients in helping them adjust status through an abused spouse I-360 petition. Below are some frequently asked questions: What is the I-360 petition? The I-360 petition is one that U.S. Citizenship and...
If you or a loved one is an immigrant to the United States, and is a battered spouse, child or parent, you may file an immigrant visa petition under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). In order to do so, you...
