No one should have to remain in an abusive environment just to maintain their legal status in the United States. If you have been the victim of abuse by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder), you may be eligible to secure your own immigration status independently under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
At Hayoon Kane Law Firm, we provide highly confidential, trauma-informed legal support. While our office is based in Las Vegas, we are federal immigration lawyers who handle VAWA petitions for clients nationwide.
Abuse isn’t always physical. If even one of these feels close to home,
you may be eligible to protect yourself and your status under VAWA.
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Talk to Us ConfidentiallyPassed in 1994, VAWA allows certain victims of abuse to bypass their abusive family members and petition for a U.S. visa on their own. VAWA protections apply to all victims, regardless of gender.
Applying for legal status without needing the abuser’s sponsorship or knowledge.
The ability to live and work legally in the U.S.
Shielding you from removal proceedings while your application is pending.
A direct stepping stone toward lawful permanent residency (a Green Card) and eventual citizenship.
To qualify for a VAWA visa, you must fall into one of the following categories:
For those currently or previously married to an abusive U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
For unmarried children abused by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident parent.
For parents of U.S. citizen children who are over the age of 21 and suffered abuse.
*Note: Abuse does not have to be strictly physical. Emotional abuse, financial control, sexual abuse, and threats of violence also qualify as extreme cruelty under VAWA.
You do not have to navigate this intimidating process alone. The Law Offices of Hayoon Kane, PLLC offers compassionate, fierce legal advocacy for abuse survivors across all 50 states.
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