If you have experienced abuse from a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or child, you may be wondering whether you have any options that do not depend on your abuser’s cooperation. This is one of the most common fears I hear in consultations: “My status is tied to my spouse. If I
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A woman calls a domestic violence hotline at eleven at night. She has just found the courage to leave. She is exhausted, scared, and has heard that because her immigration status was tied to her husband, leaving might mean losing everything. Someone on the other end of the line tells her about VAWA. She has
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There is a form of relief in immigration court that survivors of abuse keep missing because nobody tells them it exists. It is not the VAWA self-petition that gets all the attention. It is the version designed specifically for people who are already in removal proceedings, sitting in front of an immigration judge, with deportation
A woman came to my office last fall with a manila folder in her lap and her hand shaking as she opened it. Inside were three years of text messages, two hospital records, a copy of her marriage certificate, and a single photograph she did not want to look at. Her husband, a U.S citizen,
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A client sat across from me last month and asked the question I get more than any other: “How long is this actually going to take?” She’d filed her VAWA self-petition almost three years ago. She had a prima facie letter. She had a work permit. But she didn’t have an approval, and she was
A new beginning is right within reach, and this moment can change everything. Today, The Chidolue Law Firm is excited to share that we’ve secured an 18-month Work Permit Approval for our VAWA client from the Bahamas. This approval is a pivotal step, giving our client the freedom to work while awaiting the next stage
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It might feel like a long journey, but this victory is proof that progress is possible. Today, The Chidolue Law Firm is excited to announce that we’ve secured a 10-year Green Card approval for our VAWA client from Jamaica. This approval is a major achievement, offering our client permanent residency and a secure future in
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This is what it looks like when hard work pays off, real progress that opens new doors. We’re thrilled to share that The Chidolue Law Firm has secured an 18-month Work and Travel Permit for our Kenyan client under a VAWA petition. This approval is not just a piece of paper; it represents a fresh
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Receiving an approved VAWA self-petition is a major turning point. For many survivors, it is the first step toward stability after long periods of fear and uncertainty. However, this approval does not automatically grant permanent resident status. Instead, it opens the door to the next phase of your immigration journey. From filing for a green
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