{"id":2515,"date":"2025-07-10T22:08:24","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T22:08:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testnew.khashmatilaw.com\/?page_id=2515"},"modified":"2026-05-08T00:51:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T00:51:53","slug":"vawa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/khashmatilaw.com\/en\/vawa\/","title":{"rendered":"VAWA Green Card Attorney in Queens, NY"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2515\" class=\"elementor elementor-2515\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bb77c9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0bb77c9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-304b22b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"304b22b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Helping Survivors of Abuse Find Safety and Legal Status in the U.S.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5e4fef e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f5e4fef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c149f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c149f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Khashmati Law, P.C., our experienced VAWA attorney helps survivors of abuse seek lawful immigration status in the United States under the protections provided by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Our immigration lawyer represents spouses, children, and parents of abusive U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who may qualify to self-petition without relying on their abuser for sponsorship or support. Based in Queens, New York, our VAWA attorney serves clients throughout New York City and across all 50 states, providing compassionate and confidential legal representation during some of the most difficult moments in a person\u2019s life. Filing a VAWA petition through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/humanitarian\/abused-spouses-children-and-parents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)<\/a>\u00a0can be legally and emotionally complex, and our immigration attorney is committed to helping clients protect their safety, independence, and future while pursuing lawful status in the United States.<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #eaa719;\">What Is VAWA and Who Qualifies?<\/span><\/h3><p>Passed by Congress in 1994, VAWA allows survivors of domestic abuse to self-petition for immigration relief. This process is available to:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Spouses<\/strong> who were abused by a U.S. citizen or green card holder<\/li><li><strong>Children<\/strong> (under 21 and unmarried) who were abused by a U.S. citizen or green card holder parent<\/li><li><strong>Parents<\/strong> of abused children or parents who were abused by their U.S. citizen adult child<\/li><\/ul><p>You do not need a police report to file. Abuse can take many forms, including:<\/p><ul><li>Physical violence<\/li><li>Sexual abuse or coercion<\/li><li>Verbal and emotional abuse<\/li><li>Isolation, intimidation, and threats<\/li><li>Economic abuse or threats to withhold immigration status or take away children<\/li><\/ul><p>VAWA recognizes that many victims are afraid to report their abuser to law enforcement and does <strong>not require criminal charges or convictions.<\/strong><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #eaa719;\">Filing a VAWA Petition (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Form I-360<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/h3><p>To begin the process, the applicant (self-petitioner) must submit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Form I-360<\/strong><\/a> to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), along with documentation showing:<\/p><ul><li>A <strong>qualifying relationship<\/strong> to the abuser (spouse, parent, or child)<\/li><li>That the abuse occurred in the <strong>United States<\/strong><\/li><li>That the self-petitioner <strong>resided with the abuser<\/strong><\/li><li>For spouses: the marriage was entered into in <strong>good faith<\/strong> and abuse occurred during the marriage<\/li><li>The self-petitioner is a person of <strong>good moral character<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Supporting evidence may include personal declarations, affidavits, medical or psychological records, photos, communications, and testimony from friends or professionals.<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #eaa719;\">Benefits and Protections Under VAWA<\/span><\/h3><p>If your petition is approved:<\/p><ul><li>You may be granted <strong>deferred action<\/strong>, which means protection from deportation<\/li><li>You become eligible for <strong>work authorization<\/strong> (EAD)<\/li><li>You may qualify for certain <strong>public benefits<\/strong><\/li><li>If you are an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen (spouse, parent, or unmarried child under 21), you may immediately apply for a <strong>green card<\/strong> through <strong>adjustment of status<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>If you are the spouse or child of a <strong>lawful permanent resident<\/strong>, you may have to wait for a visa to become available under the family preference system\u2014but you will still be protected and eligible to work in the meantime.<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #eaa719;\"><strong>Adjustment of Status and Permanent Residency<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p>Once your VAWA petition is approved, you may file for a green card through <strong>Form I-485<\/strong>, which includes:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Fingerprinting<\/strong> and a <strong>criminal background check<\/strong><\/li><li>A <strong>medical exam<\/strong><\/li><li>A full review of any <strong>immigration or criminal history<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Even if you have past immigration violations or criminal issues, you may still qualify\u2014<strong>waivers are available<\/strong> in many cases, especially when past actions were connected to the abuse. We strongly recommend speaking with an experienced immigration attorney if you have any concerns about admissibility.<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #eaa719;\">Relief in Removal Proceedings<\/span><\/h3><p>If you are currently in <strong>deportation or removal proceedings<\/strong>, you may still be eligible for protection under <strong>VAWA cancellation of removal<\/strong>. This form of relief can stop your deportation and allow you to remain in the U.S. with work authorization and a pathway to permanent residency.<\/p><h2>Compassionate Legal Help for Immigrant Survivors of Abuse<\/h2><p>At Khashmati Law, P.C., we handle VAWA cases with the utmost care, confidentiality, and compassion. We understand the fear and uncertainty that comes with seeking protection\u2014and we\u2019re here to make sure you don\u2019t face it alone.<\/p><p>If you or a loved one is experiencing abuse and needs immigration help, contact our immigration attorneys today to <a href=\"https:\/\/khashmatilaw.com\/consultation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">schedule a confidential consultation<\/a> 516-717-4757. You deserve safety. You deserve stability. And you deserve to be heard.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Helping Survivors of Abuse Find Safety and Legal Status in the U.S. At Khashmati Law, P.C., our experienced VAWA attorney helps survivors of abuse seek lawful immigration status in the United States under the protections provided by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). 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