Waiver of Removability for Victims of Domestic Abuse

How Can I Qualify for a VAWA Waiver

The VAWA waiver is not limited to women and is also available to men who are victims of domestic abuse.

To determine whether a case qualifies for a VAWA waiver, the USCIS and EOIR will consider several hardship factors, including:

• The nature and extent of your physical or psychological consequences of abuse
• The impact of your loss of access to the united states courts and criminal justice system
• The likelihood that your batterer’s family, friends, or others in your home country would physically or psychologically harm you or your children
• The needs of you or your children for social, medical, mental health, or other supportive services for domestic violence victims that are not available or reasonably accessible in your home country
• The existence of laws and social practices in your home country that would punish you or your children because you are a victim of domestic violence or took steps to leave an abusive household
• Your ability to travel to your home country and the ability and willingness of authorities in your home country to protect you and your children from future abuse

What to Submit with Your Waiver Application

Each case is analyzed individually to determine if there is domestic abuse. Therefore, it is important to provide as much documentary evidence as possible and practicable in support of your VAWA waiver application to achieve a favorable determination. The effect of the evidence you provide is cumulative, thus it is imperative to obtain and submit all relevant evidentiary documentation. Some of the hardship factors involve a showing of the conditions, laws, and law enforcement practices in your home country. Obtaining information on specific laws and conditions in other counties is usually very difficult, and it is critical to retain competent attorneys who can conduct the proper research and request the proper documentation in support of your waiver application.

Contact The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates

If you have questions about a VAWA waiver application or any other immigration matter, please contact our global immigration attorneys in Columbus or call The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates at the nearest office close to you to consult with an attorney.

The competent attorneys at our firm are experienced in defending foreign nationals in removal proceedings, as well as other areas of immigration. We represent clients nationwide in various immigration matters. We will not tire until we get the desired results for you within the bounds of the law.

Contact us at (888) 915-5057 for a consultation. We have offices in Columbus Ohio, Cleveland Ohio, Southfield Michigan and Washington, D.C.