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USCIS cracking down on VAWA filing abuse

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | February 15, 2026 - 12:00am

The Violence Against Women Act is a law (or program) designed to allow certain aliens to file a self-petition for a green card, where they have a qualifying relationship to a US citizen or lawful permanent...

Opinion

Battered spouse green card available for those subjected to extreme ‘mental cruelty’

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | March 22, 2015 - 12:00am

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) allows an alien spouse of a US citizen or green card holder to self-petition if they have been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty. The purpose “hostage,” either...

Opinion