Eligibility to Self-Petition as a Battered or Abused Parent of a USC

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner

USCIS draft memo for comment regarding guidance on amendments to the INA that extend the ability to self-petition to battered parents of U.S. Citizens, and on work authorization for approved VAWA self-petitioners. Comments are due 1/24/11, and instructions are included.

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Domestic Violence and Immigration Options

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

Question: I am a victim of domestic violence. My husband has beat me and beat me. I’m afraid to do anything about it because he has threatened to get me deported. Can you help? Is there any hope? Answer: Yes, there is hope and options. You do not have to stay in this situation. If [...]

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Overview of the Battered Spouse Petition

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

An Overview of the Battered Spouse Petition – Avvo.com http://ping.fm/I1VWb

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Who is Eligible to Apply?

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

To be eligible to file a self-petition (an application that you file for yourself for immigration benefits) you must qualify under one of the following categories: Spouse: You may self-petition if you are a battered spouse married to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. Unmarried children under the age of 21, who have not [...]

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What is the Basic Procedures for Battered Spouse/Children?

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

Notice of Receipt: You should receive an acknowledgement or Notice of Receipt within a few weeks after mailing the application and fee to BCIS . Prima Facie Determination: Battered immigrants filing self-petitions who can establish a “prima facie” case are considered “qualified aliens” for the purpose of eligibility for public benefits (Section 501 of the [...]

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Who is Eligible to Apply?

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

To be eligible to file a self-petition (an application that you file for yourself for immigration benefits) you must qualify under one of the following categories: Spouse: You may self-petition if you are a battered spouse married to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. Unmarried children under the age of 21, who have not [...]

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Title: The Battered Spouse Petition

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Brian D. Lerner

Question: I loved my husband when I came to the U.S. However, he is now always threatening to call deportation all the time and he is beating me. I do not want to return to my home country, but if I leave my husband I am afraid that I will lose my chance to ever [...]

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I have been beaten by my husband. Now what?

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Brian D. Lerner

Question: I have been beaten by my husband and he never petitioned me. He was a lawful permanent resident, but was deported and now has no status. I really did love him at some point in the past. Is there something I can do? Answer: You do not have to stay in this relationship and [...]

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What can I do if my husband is beating me?

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Brian D. Lerner

Question: I married what I thought was a very loving man. However, after I came to the U.S., he started beating me. Now he threatens that if I tell anyone, he will have me deported and not help me with my petition. What can I do? Answer: Generally, U.S. citizens (USC) and Lawful Permanent Residents [...]

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