VAWA Self-Petition for Domestic Violence Survivors
VAWA Overview
What is VAWA Self-Petition?
Immigration Protection for Domestic Violence Survivors
Independent Petition
File for immigration status without your abuser's knowledge or participation.
Protection from Removal
VAWA provides protection from deportation while your case is pending.
Work Authorization
Eligible to apply for employment authorization after VAWA approval.
Path to Green Card
VAWA approval can lead to permanent residence (green card) application.
Eligibility
VAWA Self-Petition Eligibility
Requirements for VAWA protection
Qualifying Relationship
Must be married to, child of, or parent of a US citizen or permanent resident who abused you.
Battery or Extreme Cruelty
Must have been subjected to battery or extreme cruelty by the qualifying relative.
Good Moral Character
Must demonstrate good moral character (with exceptions for acts related to the abuse).
Residence Requirement
Must have resided with the abuser at some point (exceptions may apply).
Investment & Timeline
VAWA Service Pricing & Timeline
Confidential legal representation for domestic violence survivors
Attorney Fees
Complete VAWA self-petition preparation, evidence gathering, filing, and ongoing representation throughout the process.
Initial Processing Time
Current USCIS processing times for VAWA self-petitions vary by service center.
Work Authorization
Eligible to apply for employment authorization after VAWA petition approval.
Protection Duration
VAWA approval provides indefinite protection until you can apply for permanent residence.
Green Card Application
After VAWA approval, eligible to apply for permanent residence with priority date protection.
Process
VAWA Self-Petition Process
Step-by-step guide to securing VAWA protection
Confidential Case Assessment
We conduct a safe, confidential evaluation of your abuse situation and VAWA eligibility.
Evidence & Documentation
We help gather evidence of abuse, relationship, and good moral character in a trauma-informed manner.
Prepare VAWA Self-Petition
We prepare your complete VAWA self-petition (Form I-360) with supporting evidence and personal statement.
File Petition Confidentially
Your VAWA petition is filed confidentially - USCIS cannot share information with your abuser.
Approval & Next Steps
Upon approval, we help you apply for work authorization and plan for permanent residence application.
Get VAWA Protection Today
Complete VAWA self-petition services for $2,500 attorney fees. No government filing fee required. Confidential consultation for abuse survivors.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support
Confidential legal assistance for VAWA self-petitions
If you are a survivor of domestic violence, you deserve protection and independence. Our experienced attorneys provide confidential, trauma-informed legal representation to help you secure VAWA protection.
Confidential & Safe
All communications protected
Safe meeting locations
USCIS confidentiality protections
Trauma-Informed Approach
Sensitive to abuse trauma
Understanding of DV dynamics
Supportive legal guidance
Available for All Genders
Women survivors
Men survivors
LGBTQ+ survivors
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