What relationships could qualify me for a VAWA self-petition?
If you answer “yes” to any of the questions below, you may qualify for a VAWA self-petition:
- Are you or were you married to a US citizen or lawful permanent resident?
- If yes, see If I am married to an abuser, do I qualify? for more details.
- Are you or were you the child or step-child of a US citizen or lawful permanent resident?
- If yes, see If I am the child or step-child of an abuser, do I qualify? for more details.
- Are you or were you the parent of a US citizen?
- If yes, see If I am the parent or step-parent of an abuser, do I qualify? for more details.