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The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) offers new protection for persons who have been abused by their U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or parent. The law allows women to petition for adjustment of status for themselves.
To be for adjustment of status under VAWA, a woman must show one of the following:
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Their marriage was ended within the past two years for reasons connected to domestic violence;
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The abuser lost his or her immigration status within the past two years for reasons related to domestic violence;
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If a US citizen, the abuser died within the past two years; or
- The abuser was or is a bigamist.
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