VAWA Immigration Lawyers — Confidential Help
If your husband, wife, parent, or adult child is a U.S. citizen or resident and has abused you, the law lets you apply for a green card on your own — without them knowing. Your conversation with us is completely private.
Get a free case reviewA VAWA lawyer can help you with:
- VAWA self-petitions (Form I-360)
- Green cards for abused spouses, children, and parents
- Cases for both women and men
- Keeping your case completely confidential
- Work permits while your case is pending
You do not need your abuser's permission
Many people stay in dangerous homes because they believe their immigration status depends on the person hurting them. It does not. VAWA lets you petition for yourself, and the government is forbidden by law from telling your abuser anything. A lawyer can review your situation privately and tell you exactly what your options are.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-799-7233 — free, private, and available in many languages.
Common questions
What is VAWA?
A law that lets people abused by a U.S. citizen or resident spouse, parent, or adult child apply for a green card on their own.
Is VAWA only for women?
No. Men and women can both apply.
Will my abuser find out?
No. VAWA cases are confidential by law — the government cannot tell your abuser anything.