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What is a VAWA self-petition and who is eligible?
A VAWA self-petition is available to spouses of abusive U.S. Citizens (USCs) or Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). Divorced spouses may still qualify if the petition is filed within two years of the divorce. Children of abusive USCs or LPRs and, and parents of children who were abused by a USC or LPR may also qualify.
The petitioner must prove they were subjected to battery or extreme cruelty, that the marriage was in good faith, that the abuser was A USC or LPR, that they resided with the abuser, and that they are a person of good moral character.
Under new policy, denial of a VAWA self-petition will likely result in issuance of a Notice to Appear (NTA) and referral of the case to Immigration Court (removal/deportation proceedings). It is therefore always best to present the strongest case possible from the very beginning. Attorneys at the Law Office of Karen Winston have extensive experience representing victims of domestic violence in VAWA self-petitions and look forward to speaking with you confidentially about your case. Here is additional information about the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) requirements, as well as common myths and misconceptions.
Get started with our experienced and compassionate immigration team today. Call us at (904) 740-3690 or contact us online today.
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"Thank you Attorney Karen and team from the bottom of our hearts!"
It’s with the GREATEST joy that we are sending this note of appreciation. I can confirm that both my mother and father have been approved and have their VISAS in hand!! Truly, God has heard our cries.. our prayers and our faith! He is SO good!! He makes the impossible possible and this is our testimony. We want to thank you Attorney Karen and team from the bottom of our hearts! Your entire team and even your families who I am sure have seen your hard work and dedication firsthand. I can’t wait for us to see each other in person along with my parents to thank you face to face!! This has been such a long journey, and it could not have been possible without you!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. Now that my parents have their visas, can I finally bring them home with me?!?!? Ahh! So exciting!!- Jaziel O. -
"We are extremely satisfied and grateful"
I highly recommend Karen Winston's office because thanks to their excellent work, my husband and I are finally at peace after a long immigration process. We have been with this office since 2020, and although my case was not easy, Karen and our assigned paralegal Florencia were always there to help us and answer all our questions. Thanks to their effort and professionalism, I was able to obtain my green card after a long wait, but Karen was always there to provide us with the best solution. She fought for our case, and thanks to her, I feel relieved to have successfully completed my immigration process and to know that I can be here with my husband and start building a family without worrying about the uncertainty of my pending process. We are extremely satisfied and grateful. I also recommend Florencia because her attention was incredible; we felt like she was a friend throughout this process. She was always there with us, letting us know every step of our process, providing us with the tools, and gathering all our information to strengthen our case. Thank you, Karen, thank you, Florencia, and thank you to the entire team for making us feel like family. We felt supported at all times, and we are very happy to have gone through this with you.
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Pleasure working with the Law Office of Karen Winston on this occasion.
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I am blessed to have connected with Karen and her fabulous staff. They were more than helpful in getting my daughter here from the Philippines and went above and beyond more than once.- Tim C.
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