VAWA FAQs Archive - Fletcher Law, PLLC Immigration Attorney all 50 States Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:28:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-lawyerfletcher_favicon-32x32.png VAWA FAQs Archive - Fletcher Law, PLLC 32 32 What if I Entered the US Illegally, Can I Still Qualify for VAWA? https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/faq-items/what-if-i-entered-the-us-illegally-can-i-still-qualify-for-vawa/ https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/faq-items/what-if-i-entered-the-us-illegally-can-i-still-qualify-for-vawa/#respond Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:28:51 +0000 https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=17584 Yes. An illegal entry won't disqualify you for VAWA. Additionally, if you had only one illegal entry you may be able to adjust your status in the USA without leaving to attend the interview in your home country.

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]]> Yes. An illegal entry won’t disqualify you for VAWA. Additionally, if you had only one illegal entry you may be able to adjust your status in the USA without leaving to attend the interview in your home country.

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]]> https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/faq-items/what-if-i-entered-the-us-illegally-can-i-still-qualify-for-vawa/feed/ 0 How Long Does it Take to Get a Green Card With VAWA? https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/faq-items/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-green-card-with-vawa/ https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/faq-items/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-green-card-with-vawa/#respond Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:23:46 +0000 https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=17582 It takes about 2-3 years for USCIS to make a decision on your I-360 VAWA self-petition and an additional  15 months to process your I-485 adjustment of status application.  In some cases, you may be able to work and travel while your VAWA application is pending.

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]]> It takes about 2-3 years for USCIS to make a decision on your I-360 VAWA self-petition and an additional  15 months to process your I-485 adjustment of status application.  In some cases, you may be able to work and travel while your VAWA application is pending.

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]]> https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/faq-items/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-green-card-with-vawa/feed/ 0 Is There an Interview for a VAWA Green Card? https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/faq-items/is-there-an-interview-for-a-vawa-green-card/ https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/faq-items/is-there-an-interview-for-a-vawa-green-card/#respond Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:17:26 +0000 https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=17580 Most VAWA cases are decided without an interview. However, USCIS has the right to interview you about your VAWA petition.

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]]> Most VAWA cases are decided without an interview. However, USCIS has the right to interview you about your VAWA petition.

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]]> https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/faq-items/is-there-an-interview-for-a-vawa-green-card/feed/ 0 What Abuse Qualifies for VAWA? https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/faq-items/what-abuse-qualifies-for-vawa/ https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/faq-items/what-abuse-qualifies-for-vawa/#respond Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:14:17 +0000 https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=17577 Emotional and or physical abuse is valid for VAWA purposes. To prove abuse, you may use your own statement, medical reports, text messages, emails, video and voice recordings, (if obtained legally), photographs, police reports and third-party witness affidavits. Additionally, may need to consult with a licensed mental health professional for treatment.

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]]> Emotional and or physical abuse is valid for VAWA purposes. To prove abuse, you may use your own statement, medical reports, text messages, emails, video and voice recordings, (if obtained legally), photographs, police reports and third-party witness affidavits. Additionally, may need to consult with a licensed mental health professional for treatment.

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]]> https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/faq-items/what-abuse-qualifies-for-vawa/feed/ 0 Can You Remarry While VAWA is Pending? https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/faq-items/can-you-remarry-while-vawa-is-pending/ https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/faq-items/can-you-remarry-while-vawa-is-pending/#respond Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:16:05 +0000 https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=17568 No. You should not remarry while VAWA is pending because you will no longer be eligible for VAWA. You can remarry after USCIS has made a decision on your I-360 VAWA petition.

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]]> No. You should not remarry while VAWA is pending because you will no longer be eligible for VAWA. You can remarry after USCIS has made a decision on your I-360 VAWA petition.

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]]> https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/faq-items/can-you-remarry-while-vawa-is-pending/feed/ 0 Will My Spouse Find Out About My VAWA Case? https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/faq-items/will-my-spouse-find-out-about-my-vawa-case/ https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/faq-items/will-my-spouse-find-out-about-my-vawa-case/#respond Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:11:37 +0000 https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=17566 No. Your spouse should not find out about your VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) case because it is confidential. You should use a safe mailing address such as an attorney's office, to prevent any mail going to address, if you still live with your abusive spouse.

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]]> No. Your spouse should not find out about your VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) case because it is confidential. You should use a safe mailing address such as an attorney’s office, to prevent any mail going to address, if you still live with your abusive spouse.

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]]> https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/faq-items/will-my-spouse-find-out-about-my-vawa-case/feed/ 0 Does USCIS Investigate VAWA? https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/faq-items/does-uscis-investigate-vawa/ https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/faq-items/does-uscis-investigate-vawa/#respond Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:07:56 +0000 https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=17564 Yes. USCIS will review your VAWA application and the evidence that you submitted with it to determine if your marriage was bona fide. USCIS may even interview you and conduct its own independent investigation for marriage fraud.

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]]> Yes. USCIS will review your VAWA application and the evidence that you submitted with it to determine if your marriage was bona fide. USCIS may even interview you and conduct its own independent investigation for marriage fraud.

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]]> https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/faq-items/does-uscis-investigate-vawa/feed/ 0 Can a Common Law Marriage Qualify for VAWA? https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/faq-items/can-a-common-law-marriage-qualify-for-vawa/ https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/faq-items/can-a-common-law-marriage-qualify-for-vawa/#respond Sun, 02 Feb 2025 16:40:28 +0000 https://www.lawyerfletcher.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=17560 Yes. If the state or country in question, recognizes common law marriages,  it would be valid for immigration purposes.

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Yes. If the state or country in question, recognizes common law marriages,  it would be valid for immigration purposes.

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