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Recognizing Abuse May Be Key Step for Many Immigrants Seeking Green Cards
By Heather L. Poole, Esq.

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), passed into law in 1994 and amended in 2001, provides hope for immigrant domestic violence survivors.

An abused immigrant who is married to a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident or who divorced her abuser in the past two years may now petition on her own for an immigrant visa and green card application, without the abuser's knowledge or consent.

In this confidential process, CIS (formerly called "INS") agents cannot legally contact the abuser and tell the abusive spouse anything of the abused immigrant's attempts to obtain a green card under VAWA.

The process can often be completed...
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