Mulder Law Speaks for Immigrant Victims of Abuse

VAWA protects the victims of physical, mental, psycholocial and emotional Abuse.

VAWA stands for, Violence Against Women Act. It is a federal law that was created in 1994 to address domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of gender-based violence. VAWA provides funding for programs and services that support victims and survivors of domestic violence, as well as legal protections and resources to help prevent these crimes. The title is misleading. The abused person may be a male. The INA incorporates VAWA for the benefit of the immigrant who s a victim of violence.

At the Mulder Law Office we incorporate VAWA into the INA to represent immigrants who are victims of violence.

Abuse is not just physical. Abuse can be emotional and psychological. Abuse of immigrants can take many forms, including physical, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse. Immigrants may be particularly vulnerable to abuse due to factors such as language barriers, limited support networks, threats of deportation, and reliance on their abusers for immigration status. It is important for immigrants who are experiencing abuse to know that help is available. They may have legal rights and protections under laws like the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the U visa, which are intended to support immigrant victims of abuse. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse as an immigrant, it is important to reach out to local organizations, legal aid services, or law enforcement for help and support.

Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), certain abused spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents may be eligible to self-petition for a green card without the abuser's knowledge. This allows victims of domestic violence to seek legal status in the United States independently of their abusers. VAWA may be distinguached from a U visa in the a U visa does not limit the abuser to particular relations.

To file a VAWA self-petition, the applicant must demonstrate that s/he has been subjected to battery or extreme cruelty by the U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse, parent, or son or daughter. They also need to show that they are a person of good moral character and have resided with the abuser at some point. If approved, the applicant can obtain lawful permanent residency (green card) in the United States.

It's important to seek assistance from a qualified immigration attorney  who can provide guidance on the VAWA application process and help navigate the complexities of immigration law. A successful VAWA petition inclused more that claims of abuse. The abuse should be documents and supporting documentation provided to support your claim. Kyndra L Mulder, Esquire has over 30 yeaars experience assisting immigrants with successful petitions.