Overview of Self-Petitioning under the Violence Against Women Act
This workshop will provide an introduction to VAWA self-petitioning for practitioners who are new to self-petitions. The presenters will cover the basic eligibility requirements for self-petitioning for individuals who have been subjected to battery or extreme cruelty by their USC or LPR family members. Participants will learn about how to prepare a successful self-petition, including strategies for developing the client’s declaration and gathering required evidence.