VAWA Self-Petition Domestic Violence Survivors

$2,500 Attorney Fee
1-5 Days Processing
Rush Service: 1-3 Days (+$300)
Rush Service: 1-3 Days (+$300)
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides immigration protection for survivors of domestic violence, battery, and extreme cruelty by US citizens or permanent residents, regardless of gender. Our attorneys provide confidential, trauma-informed legal assistance to help survivors achieve safety and legal status.

Support and protection for domestic violence survivors

VAWA Overview

What is VAWA Self-Petition?

Immigration Protection for Domestic Violence Survivors

VAWA self-petition allows survivors of domestic violence, battery, or extreme cruelty by US citizen or permanent resident spouses, parents, or children to petition for themselves without the abuser's knowledge or consent.

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.

Government Filing Fee

No filing fee required for VAWA self-petitions (Form I-360).

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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