VAWA

Eligibility for VAWA, one of the following:

• Be the spouse of a US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident
• Be divorced within 2 years from a US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident
• Be the parent of a US Citizen over the age of 21
• Be the child of a US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident

Mistreatment can take many forms, including physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, financial, and verbal mistreatment. Some examples include but are not limited to:

• Physical – Throwing objects at you; Slamming doors; Physical assault
• Sexual – Forcing you to have sexual relations against your will
• Emotional – Making fun of your appearance or inability to speak English
• Psychological – Not allowing you to leave your house, have a job, or visit with friends; Manipulation / Gaslighting
• Financial – Taking your paycheck; Prohibiting access to credit cards or bank accounts
• Verbal – Using bad / mean words to you; Threatening deportation or calling ICE

For more information, read through USCIS’s VAWA webpage, click here.