New Interview Process for Certain I-360 VAWA Petitioners
In November of 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it would implement a new interview requirement for certain Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitioners who have both a pending I-360 and I-485 application. What are the Key Changes? Important Considerations? Why did USCIS make this Change to the Interview Process? USCIS emphasizes…
New USCIS Policy Guidance provides more favorable interpretation of shared residence requirement for VAWA Petitioners.
On February 10, 2022, USCIS issued a Policy Guidance alert addressing certain changes to its interpretation of the shared residence requirement for petitioners under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Specifically, USCIS will no longer require VAWA petitioners to currently reside or to have resided in the past with his or her abusive spouse during…
What is a “Prima Facie Determination”?
As you review this information, please understand that I am an IMMIGRATION LAWYER and not a specialist in U.S. government benefits. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT ANY OF THE SPECIFIC PROGRAMS BELOW, PLEASE DIRECT THEM TO THE RELATED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, NOT TO MY OFFICE. If you file an I-360 Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or…
