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When You Self-Petition Under VAWA Do You Need to File a New I-485

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  • 03-01-2017, 09:03 PM
    lawfacts
    When You Self-Petition Under VAWA Do You Need to File a New I-485
    A woman married a U.S. citizen who filed an I-485 on her behalf, to get her a Green Card. She has since left him before their interview, and has filed for divorce due to domestic violence.

    She is self-petitioning for permanent residency under VAWA. Can she rely upon the I-485 filed by her husband, or does she need to file a new I-485 for the VAWA case?
  • 03-02-2017, 07:19 AM
    Mr. Knowitall
    Re: When You Self-Petition Under VAWA Do You Need to File a New I-485
    The VAWA petition is separate from the petition filed in association with the failed marriage. It is thus necessary to file a new I-485 in association with the VAWA petition.
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