VAWA is a U.S. law that provides protection and a pathway to permanent residency for victims of domestic abuse. Although the name of the law refers to women, it applies to victims of any gender. VAWA allows certain spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who have suffered abuse to file a self-petition for permanent residency without the need for the abuser's support.
To be eligible for VAWA, it is necessary to meet at least one of the following criteria:
The applicant must be or have been married to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and must have suffered physical abuse or extreme cruelty by the spouse. The law also covers divorced spouses, as long as the divorce occurred within two years before the petition and is related to the abuse.
The applicant must be the child of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and must have suffered physical abuse or extreme cruelty by the parent.
The applicant must be the father or mother of a U.S. citizen and must have suffered physical abuse or extreme cruelty by the child.
We will evaluate your background and experiences to begin developing your case strategy.
We will guide and support you in gathering all the essential documents for the immigration process.
Our attorneys will design the best strategy for obtaining your Green Card.
YOUSA will handle the entire process for securing your Green Card, including communication with the U.S. court.
We will track the progress of your case from start to finish and keep you informed of every development.
After reviewing your application, USCIS will issue a decision on your visa request.
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Yes, it is possible to change status while the U Visa is pending. However, it is important to follow some guidelines to ensure that the change does not disrupt order processing:
Following these steps will help ensure your change of status goes smoothly in processing your U Visa.
Yes, an immigrant can leave the United States while in the process of obtaining a U visa, but they must exercise caution and be aware of some important considerations. The U visa is intended for victims of certain crimes who have helped or are helping authorities in investigating or prosecuting those crimes.
Here are some crucial points to consider:
Therefore, although it is possible to travel outside the United States while awaiting U visa processing, it is essential to do so with caution and due legal preparation to avoid compromising the process.
Failure to cooperate may result in denial or revocation of the U-VISA.
Yes, spouses, children under 21, and, if the applicant is under 21, parents and siblings under 18.
After the U-Visa process is approved, and after 3 years of continuous presence in the USA with the U-Visa, the petitioner can apply for permanent residence (green card).
No. The process is confidential and the attacker is not notified.
Yes, children under 21 can be included as dependents.
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