What is VAWA and who can Apply for it?
According to a recent CDC report, 31.5% of women in the U.S. experience physical violence by an intimate partner every year. Contrary to popular belief, domestic violence is not limited to physical abuse, but also psychological violence, and verbal abuse. In the light of this, President Bill Clinton signed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in 1994. The law recognizes crimes associated with domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking,
What Exactly is VAWA? VAWA allows immigrants battered by their American spouse, children, and parents to petition for legal status in the United States. To do so, the victims must fill out form I-360, along with supporting evidence. The abuse may be verbal, emotional, or psychological. After your petition is approved, you’ll become a permanent resident of the United States. It is important to point out that there is no annual cap on VAWA applications. …show more content…
citizen or legal permanent resident and he or she battered or abused you or your child (under 21 years old)
Your parent or stepparent is a U.S. citizen or legal permanent and he or she battered or abused you (and you are unmarried and under 21)
Your adult child (over 21 years old) is a U.S. citizen and he or she battered or abused
According to a recent CDC report, 31.5% of women in the U.S. experience physical violence by an intimate partner every year. Contrary to popular belief, domestic violence is not limited to physical abuse, but also psychological violence, and verbal abuse. In the light of this, President Bill Clinton signed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in 1994. The law recognizes crimes associated with domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking,
What Exactly is VAWA? VAWA allows immigrants battered by their American spouse, children, and parents to petition for legal status in the United States. To do so, the victims must fill out form I-360, along with supporting evidence. The abuse may be verbal, emotional, or psychological. After your petition is approved, you’ll become a permanent resident of the United States. It is important to point out that there is no annual cap on VAWA applications. …show more content…
citizen or legal permanent resident and he or she battered or abused you or your child (under 21 years old)
Your parent or stepparent is a U.S. citizen or legal permanent and he or she battered or abused you (and you are unmarried and under 21)
Your adult child (over 21 years old) is a U.S. citizen and he or she battered or abused