VAWA Protection (Violence Against Women Act) in the U.S.

The VAWA self-petition allows victims of domestic violence, physical abuse, or mental cruelty to apply for legal status independently—without relying on an abusive spouse or family member as a sponsor. VAWA offers protection for spouses, children, and parents who have been mistreated by U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.

At JLA Law Group, we guide you through the entire process—from preparing the VAWA self-petition (Form I-360) and gathering evidence of abuse (police reports, medical records, witness statements), to managing your adjustment of status with USCIS.

Our goal is to provide a safe, confidential, and effective process that helps restore your security and peace of mind.

Key Aspects of the VAWA Self-Petition

Beneficios Principales

  • Permiso de trabajo (EAD) mientras se tramita la I-360.

  • Posibilidad de ajustar estatus a residente permanente (Green Card).

  • Protección contra deportación.

  • Acceso a asistencia y refugios para víctimas en algunos estados.

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Who Is Eligible

  • Spouse or former spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident

  • Children under the age of 21 of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident

  • Parents of U.S. citizens who are 21 or older

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Errores Comunes al Tramitar VAWA

  • Insuficiente evidencia de abuso: omitir detalles cronológicos o informes médicos.

  • No incluir testigos: testimonios de amigos, familiares o profesionales refuerzan el caso.

  • Demoras en presentar I-765: retrasos pueden dejarte sin permiso de trabajo.

  • Descuidar buen carácter moral: antecedentes penales menores deben explicarse.

  • Fallar en el ajuste de estatus: no preparar la I-485 a tiempo tras la I-360 aprobada.

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Proceso Paso a Paso para VAWA

  • Reunir documentación familiar: actas de matrimonio o nacimiento.

  • Recopilar evidencia de abuso: reportes policiales, historial médico, testimonios.

  • Completar Formulario I-360: Auto-Petición VAWA con tarifas y anexos.

  • Presentar Solicitud de Permiso de Trabajo (I-765): tras recibo de la I-360.

  • Preparar ajuste de estatus (I-485): después de la aprobación de la I-360.

  • Entrevista y seguimiento: preparación para preguntas sensibles y presentación de documentos originales.

Essential Requirements

  • Proof of the qualifying family relationship with the abuser (marriage or birth certificate)

  • Evidence of physical or emotional abuse (police reports, medical records, photographs, witness statements)

  • Demonstration of good moral character (background check and supporting documentation)

  • Must not be subject to serious grounds of inadmissibility

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