What is VAWA? The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a pathway to obtaining a green card for foreign nationals who have close relationships with United States citizens or green card holders who have suffered abuse at the hands of the individual they are in a relationship with. Many believe the name to be somewhat […]
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What Is VAWA? VAWA stands for the Violence Against Women Act, a piece of legislation that went into effect in 1994. Among the topics covered in VAWA was something known as self-petitioning. Prior to VAWA becoming law, immigration law mandated that the spouse, child, or parent of a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident had
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What Do I Do if I Am Being Abused? It is an unfortunate fact that there are many battered and abused women and children in our society today. Sadly, many victims are those who stay with their abusers because of their immigration status. Perhaps you find yourself in this situation. If you are the victim
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The USCIS’ Role in Approving Conditional Green Card Waivers Obtaining a green card, or permanent residency, in the United States can be challenging. However, many individuals who have received their green cards through marriage are given conditional citizenship in the United States. This kind of residency is tied directly to their marriage with a native
The Dangers of Human Trafficking Human trafficking is a grave violation of human rights that affects millions of people worldwide. It is an organized crime that involves the recruitment, transportation, and exploitation of individuals through force, fraud, or coercion. The victims of human trafficking are subjected to unimaginable suffering, including forced labor, sexual exploitation, and
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If you were not born in the U.S. but want to enjoy the benefits of U.S. citizenship, the naturalization process allows you to do so. Of course, it’s a complex process and requires you to meet certain criteria before calling yourself a naturalized citizen. However, a skilled immigration lawyer can simplify the process so it’s
Immigration law is confusing, and many people researching immigration options are in a hurry to find the best ones on a limited budget. Unfortunately, some individuals know this and take advantage of it, preying on people who simply want a better life for themselves and their family members. Whether you’re worried you’ve been the target
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After years of being denied certain rights by the government, it’s understandable why members of the LGBTQ community often worry whether they have the same family immigration rights as others. Fortunately, the answer is yes, people in same-sex marriages can sponsor their spouse and other family members the same way married heterosexual couples can. Granted,
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What is the VAWA Self-Petition? The Violence Against Women Act, or VAWA, was passed by Congress in 1994 to create a route to lawful immigration for victims of domestic abuse who would normally rely on their abusers to file for status on their behalf. This allows victims of abuse who are close relatives of established
