VAWA: Mistreated Immigrant spouses, parents and children under 21

If you are mistreated by your U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident parent, spouse or child, you do not have to stay with your abuser to get lawful status in the United States. You can self-petition for a Green Card and work permit without leaving the US and without any help from your abuser. Remember, abuse does not have to be physical and you do not have to go to the police or leave your abuser to qualify. It does not matter whether you entered with a visa or not. And men/boys can be victims of domestic abuse just as often as women.

If you have experienced problems or mistreatment in your marriage, call us for a consultation to evaluate your case.