VAWA for Abused Spouse and more

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a piece of legislation that sought to combat domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in the United States through means of criminal justice and community-based responses.   How did VAWA become a law? VAWA was first enacted in 1994 by then President Clinton.  It has been reauthorized in 2000, 2005, and 2013.  The legislation has received bipartisan support and is currently due to expire September 30th, 2018. As of now, 46 House Republicans currently stand behind VAWA. Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan and House Majority Leader, Kevin McCarthy are being called upon to push for a bipartisan vote on VAWA.   Who does VAWA protect? The VAWA provisions in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides abused immigrant spouses and certain parents and children of United States Citizens and Permanent Residents (green card holders) a path to gain permanent resident status (green card) without the…

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