vawa

 VAWA is a program that enables specific victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, or related crimes to seek independent immigration status apart from their perpetrators. 

• A spouse or former spouse of a U.S. citizen.
• A parent who is a U.S. citizen.
• A son or daughter who is a U.S. citizen.
• A spouse or former spouse of a lawful permanent resident (LPR).
• A parent who is a lawful permanent resident (LPR).

The requirements for applying for status under the VAWA program in the United States are as follows: 

• Relationship with the Abuser: You must have a qualifying relationship with the abuser as defined by the VAWA program. This includes being an abused spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, being a minor child of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, or being an abused parent of a U.S. citizen child.
• Evidence of Violence or Abuse: You must demonstrate that you have been a victim of domestic violence, sexual abuse, or other related crimes. You should provide documentary evidence to support your case, such as police reports, restraining orders, sworn statements, and other documents.
•  Good Moral Character: You must meet the requirements of good moral character. This means you should not have serious criminal convictions or engage in actions that could negatively impact your application. 
•  Residence in the United States: You must be residing in the United States to be eligible under the VAWA program. However, there may be exceptions in certain cases. 
•  Proof of Relationship: You must provide evidence that demonstrates the qualifying relationship with the abuser. 
• Proof of Abuse: You should present evidence that shows you have been a victim of physical or mental abuse by the abuser.
• Evidence of Bona Fide Marriage (in spouse cases): If you are applying under the category of an abused spouse, you must provide evidence that your marriage is genuine and not solely for immigration purposes.
• Evidence of Residency Proof (in parent cases): If you are applying under the category of an abused parent of a U.S. citizen child, you must provide evidence that you have resided with your child in the United States.

If a person is a victim of domestic violence, sexual abuse, or another related crime but does not meet one of these requirements, they may be eligible to apply for a U Visa.