Surviving domestic violence/abuse/harm can be a terrifying and lonely experience. For immigrant survivors, the situation is even more complex as they may face barriers to safety and support. Thankfully, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) offers a powerful tool/a lifeline/vital protections for these individuals. VAWA petitions allow eligible vict… Read More

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides/offers/extends a crucial pathway to immigration/legal status/residency for immigrant spouses and children who have been victims/abused/harmed by their U.S. citizen or lawful copyright partners/spouses/husbands. VAWA allows/enables/grants these individuals to file/submit/initiate petitions/applications/… Read More

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides/offers/extends a pathway to legal status/residency/recognition for individuals/victims/people who have experienced domestic violence/abuse/maltreatment from their spouses or partners/cohabitants/associates. This legislation/law/act strengthens/empowers/supports immigrants'/refugees'/survivors' rights a… Read More