VAWA Petition Lawyer in Ormond Beach, FL
If you have been subject to abuse or extreme cruelty by a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, you may be able to self-petition for permanent residency (a green card) if you are the spouse, child, or parent of an abusive U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident. If you are the parent of an abusive U.S. Citizen, the U.S. Citizen must be at least 21 years.
Abuse and or extreme cruelty can take many forms. Abuse and extreme cruelty may be physical, verbal, emotional, financial or sexual. If you believe you have suffered abuse or extreme cruelty by a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, you may be able to file for this type of petition, which leads to a “green card”.
- VAWA may allow certain spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents to self-petition.
- The qualifying abuse may include physical, emotional, verbal, financial, or sexual abuse.
- Certain parents of abusive U.S. citizens may also qualify if the U.S. citizen is at least 21 years old.
- Applicants generally need to meet specific VAWA eligibility requirements.
- Supporting evidence can be important when preparing a VAWA petition.
- Each case depends on the applicant’s relationship, immigration history, and individual circumstances.