If you experienced abuse by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member, VAWA may offer a path to a green card. You may be able to apply without relying on the person who abused you or telling them about your petition. This guide explains how a green...
Michael G. Murray, P.A. has relocated to Austin, TX. Contact us / Visit our current practice areas Update on VAWA Reauthorization for Abused Spouses Domestic violence is a serious problem for any family, but it is especially devastating for immigrant families. An...
As a Miami immigration lawyer and an Austin immigration lawyer, I noted with interest, back in early 2016, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memo making victims of abusive spouses in certain nonimmigrant (temporary) visa categories...
If you are a battered spouse, child or parent, you may file an immigrant visa petition under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). As a Austin immigration attorney, I have helped several clients seek relief...
Michael G. Murray, P.A. has relocated to Austin, TX. Contact us / Visit our current practice areas If you are victim of domestic violence, and at the same time a non-citizen of the US, please know that even in your unfortunate situation, you have options. As a Austin...
