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VAWA Self-Petition: Protecting Visa Status After Domestic Violence

Noncitizens facing divorce due to domestic violence can maintain U.S. legal status through VAWA provisions, including self-petitions, battered spouse waivers,…

By Oliver Mercer

Can a Criminal Record from Your Country Affect Your Family Visa Eligibility?

A criminal record, even for minor offenses, can complicate U.S. family visa eligibility. Offenses like felonies, crimes involving moral turpitude,…

By Shashank Singh

How Naturalization Changes a Pending Family Visa Petition

If a sponsoring relative naturalizes during a family visa petition, applications may be reclassified. Spouses and minor children may shift…

By Visa Verge

How the Child Status Protection Act Helps Children Avoid ‘Aging Out’ Risks

The Child Status Protection Act safeguards children in family visa applications from losing eligibility due to turning 21 ("aging out").…