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6 BENEFITS OF APPLYING FOR VAWA FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS IN THE U.S.

What VAWA Gives You: 6 Benefits for an Undocumented Immigrant in the U.S.

  1. You can file without your abuser.

One of the biggest benefits of VAWA is that you do not need your abusive spouse, parent, or child to sponsor you, sign anything, or even know that you filed. VAWA allows you to take control of your own immigration case.

  1. VAWA can give you a path to a green card.

If your VAWA case is approved, you may be able to apply for lawful permanent residence in the United States. For many undocumented immigrants, this can become a real path from having no status to eventually getting a green card.

  1. You may be able to get a work permit (Employment Authorization).

Depending on your case and what applications are filed, VAWA may allow you to apply for work authorization. This can give you the ability to work legally, get a Social Security number, and support yourself without depending on the abusive person.

  1. VAWA can give you protection and stability.

A VAWA filing can help protect you from being completely dependent on your abuser for immigration status. It can also give you more security while your case is pending and after approval, especially if you are undocumented and afraid of what may happen next. Once you are approved, you will be in Deferred Action and protected from being deported from the U.S.

  1. VAWA may help your children too.

In some cases, children may be included as derivative beneficiaries in a VAWA case. This means VAWA may not only help the person who suffered abuse, but may also create immigration benefits for their children.

  1. VAWA gives you a chance to rebuild your life.

VAWA is not just an immigration form. It is a way for victims of abuse to separate their future from the control of the abusive person. It can help a person work legally, move toward a green card, protect their children, and start building a safer and more independent life in the United States.

We have been doing VAWA work ethically and successfully for the past 23 years! Call us today to legalize in the U.S. – we can help. Shepelsky Law Group Tel: (718)769-6352