Vawa Application Legal Guidance

Summary

The user, an immigrant residing in the United States, is interested in applying for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) due to being a victim of abuse. The user was informed about the eligibility to self-petition under VAWA and was directed to the nearest USCIS office for further assistance.

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i would love to apply to vawa
Are you currently residing in the United States, ****?
yes
What is your current immigration status, ****? The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides certain protections for abused non-citizens in the U.S.
im a immigrant
Are you a victim of abuse by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident?

General Information:
- VAWA allows certain victims of abuse to self-petition for lawful status.
- Contact nearest USCIS office for more details.
yes
General Information:
- As a victim, you may be eligible to self-petition under VAWA.
- Nearest USCIS office: * Federal Plaza, New York, NY *, +* *-*-*.
cxx
What type of abuse have you suffered? This information is crucial for your VAWA application.