Basic Questions & Answers for Non-Citizen Survivors of Domestic Violence: VAWA

Authored By: WomensLaw.org

What is VAWA? What does USC mean? What does LPR mean? What is a derivative? What do "inadmissibility grounds" mean? If I am a victim of abuse, are there protections available for me under VAWA? Can men qualify for VAWA? Read this information for answers to these questions and more information.

Last Review and Update: May 11, 2009
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