Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), a person abused by a U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse or parent, or by a U.S. citizen son or daughter who is at least 21, can apply for a green card on their own, without the abuser’s help or knowledge. Despite its name, VAWA protects men and women alike.
You do not need a police report to qualify. Evidence can include your own statement, letters from counselors or shelters, medical records, and statements from people who know what happened. Federal law keeps your case confidential and generally bars the government from relying on information that comes only from your abuser. We help survivors build a complete, well-documented case.
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