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...
As a Austin immigration lawyer, I have represented numerous clients in helping them adjust status through an abused spouse I-360 petition. Below are some frequently asked questions: What is the I-360 petition? The I-360 petition is one that U.S. Citizenship and...
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...
If you or a loved one is an immigrant to the United States, and is 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). In order to do so, you...
