Law Offices of Mariana L. Hanna

Certain abused family members of an Abusive U.S. Citizen or LPR Family Member can apply for cancellation of removal and adjustment of status through the Violence Against Women Act. VAWA eligible family members include:

• The abused spouse of a US citizen or legal permanent resident

• The abused son or daughter of a US citizen or legal permanent resident

• The parent of an abused child of a US citizen or legal permanent resident

• The abused intended spouse of a US citizen or legal permanent resident

• *The abused parent of an abusive U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident child

If you fit into these catagories you may be elgigble for VAWA relief. A VAWA cancellation of removal further requires that the applicant prove that they: 

• Have been living in the US for the past three years

• Not have been convicted of an aggravated felony

• Not have been guilty of certain criminal or marriage fraud violations

• Demonstrate that deportation would be an extreme hardship for the applicant, the applicant's child, or the applicant's parents

• Have good moral character