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I entered the U.S. illegally, can I still apply for a green card under VAWA?

ImmiFree 2022-06-17

U.S. immigration law defines several scenarios that will make someone ineligible to receive a green card. These scenarios include certain criminal activity, fraud or misrepresentation, and illegal entry into the U.S. However, a VAWA self-petitioner may obtain a green card even if he or she entered the U.S. illegally.

How do I prove I was abused to apply for a VAWA green card?

ImmiFree 2022-06-16

To prove you are eligible for a green card through VAWA, you must submit evidence that you are a victim of battery or extreme cruelty committed by an applicable family member. The phrase “battery or extreme cruelty” covers most forms of domestic abuse, including actual or threatened physical abuse, psychological or emotional abuse, and economic control.