VAWA
- Social Security
- Work Permit
- Protection from deportation
- Residence
*Travel Permit if eligble
What are the 3 types of T-VISA?
- COYOTE
- CASA
- TRABAJO
What are the 3 NATZ exception rules?
- 55/15
- 50/20
- 65/20
What does VAWA stand for?
Violence Against Women Act
CL entered with a VISA in 2000
Married USC Spouse in 2005 and had a USC child in 2008
CL and spouse divorced in 2020 due to domestic violence she suffered from him.
Can we sell VAWA based on the abuse suffered? If not, what do we offer?
No, because they divorced more than 2 years ago. We can try offering U-VISA.
What is the VAWA form?
I-360
Unlimited
What bar can minors trigger?
ONLY THE PERM BAR
ONLY THE PERM BAR
What does FOIA stand for?
Freedom Of Information Act
A scammer called CL and told her that if she did not give him $10,000, he would kill her family because he knew where they lived and would send constant threats. She reported this to the police and there was an investigation. Is this enough to sell a U-VISA case?
Yes, this would come under the qualifying crime of extortion
3 years
How long are T/U Visa valid for and after how many years can they apply for residency?
Valid for 4 years, can apply for green card after 3
I-601A VS I-601
What is the difference?
I-601A: Waives 3 and 10 years bars for the I-130
I-601: Waives the perm bar and certain crimes
When do we sell a DOUBLE VAWA?
Two petitions based on the same PA
If CL relates to T-VISA and VAWA AOS and asks to recommend which one the should start, how would you proceed?
Explain the difference in both petitions, benefits, and time frames of each and let CL decide which they would like to proceed with. We cannot recommend one over the other to CL.
CL is eligible for VAWA based on PA child and want to add their undocumented child to the petition. Can we do this?
NO
What are the types of derivatives for T/U VISA?
21+: SPOUSE AND UNMARRIED CHILDREN UNDER 21
UNDER 21: PARENTS, SPOUSE, CHILDREN UNDER 21, SIBLING UNDER 18
Can we add dervs who are not present in the U.S?
YES
How many fillables go in a Welcome Kit?
8
CL entered August 1995
Left March 1997 ER
Re-entered May 1997
Left April 1998
Re-entered November 1998
PA was born in September 2000
Is CL eligible for VAWA AOS or DA Only and why?
VAWA DA
CL triggered perm at re-entry in May 1997 because of the ER in March 1997.
Triggered again in November 1998 at re-entry and PA was not born until 2000.
What are the 2 common waivers are used for humanitarian cases?
I-601 & I-212
CL entered 2015
Victim of an aggravted assault in 2021 where CL was left in critical condition
CL left U.S 2022
Re-entered 2024
Can we sell U-VISA?
YES
3 WAYS A CL MUST HAVE ENTERED THE US FOR CAA
- VISA
- PAROLE
- I-220A
When do you schedule a SU appointment?
After intake is converted into a matter
CL says he had a DWI arrest in 2007 with no other details, but was given 32 months of probation.
Would you proceed with VAWA?
No. BI instead