The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) allows certain immigrant victims of domestic violence by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR) spouse, parent, or child to self-petition for immigration relief (e.g. a green card) without the abuser’s knowledge. A VAWA petition (Form I-360) requires evidence of a qualifying relationship and abuse, as well as
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Uncertainty shouldn’t put your life on hold. The DACA program still protects Dreamers while the courts sort things out, and many families are choosing to plan ahead rather than pause. To understand the scale, there were about 538,000 current DACA recipients as of September 30, 2024, a reminder that these protections touch communities in every
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Love across borders is still love, and in 2025, more couples are finally moving forward after years of delays. If you’re a U.S. citizen engaged to a foreign citizen fiancé, the K-1 visa is the bridge that can bring you together in the United States so you can start your life, legally and confidently. The
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The travel ban is back—this time broader, louder, and more controversial than ever. In June 2025, President Donald Trump signed a new executive order suspending entry from 12 countries and restricting visas from 7 others. The official reason? National security threats and high visa overstay rates. But critics say it echoes the same fears and
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