VAWA Law (Violence Against Women Act)

VAWA is one of the most important parts of the Immigration and Nationality Act because it is an enormous and powerful shield for those who have been stripped of their power for being an immigration.  The law was passed in 2000, and VAWA stands for the “Violence Against Women Act.”  To qualify for immigration VAWA benefits, we must show that the immigrant could have benefitted from an immediate relative family-based immigrant petition filed by a United States Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident spouse, parent or child, and that the immigrant suffered physical abuse or extremely cruel emotional treatment from that relative during the course of their relationship, which prevented that.  VAWA applicants are eligible to apply for their own immigrant visa petitions via Form I-360.  Evidence of the abusive relationship is foremost in VAWA cases and usually based almost entirely on the immigrant’s detailed affidavit.  Only the victim knows what really happens behind closed doors.  We have talented and professional writers talk directly with each client to note down every element of the abuse that the immigrant experienced.  We can help you prepare the strongest case possible so that you can benefit from this extremely strong and  important safety net built into immigration law.

Resources for VAWA:

http://www.womenslaw.org/laws_state_type.php?id=10270&state_code=US
https://www.ilrc.org/u-visa-t-visa-vawa