VAWA Immigration and the Road to Permanent Residency

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Introduction

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a critical piece of legislation that has been in existence in the United States since 1994. It was enacted to address the widespread issue of gender-based violence and provide legal protections and resources to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other forms of violence against women. Although it started off only to curb gender-based violence against women, over the years, VAWA benefits have not been limited to any particular gender or sex, and it now aims to provide protection to abuse victims who may not be US citizens.

In line with its goal of safeguarding victims of abuse, battery, or extreme cruelty regardless of gender or sex, individuals who have experienced abuse at the hands of a US citizen spouse, former spouse, parent, or child, as well as a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) spouse, former spouse, or parent, may be eligible to obtain a green card.

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