¿VAWA sigue protegiendo a víctimas de violencia doméstica o están negando más casos?

5 Mar 2025 · 12 min
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In this live Spanish‑language session, immigration attorney Lorena Rivas of Rivas y Asociados greets a large online audience, shares her verified social‑media handles and office phone numbers (Tulsa 918‑505‑4870, 844‑371‑7000) and then answers a rapid‑fire series of viewer questions about a wide range of immigration topics. She explains how criminal charges affect U‑visa‑based adjustment of status, the high approval odds for T‑visa cases when the evidence is strong, and confirms that a U.S. passport alone proves citizenship for a spousal petition. Rivas clarifies that a medical exam is now mandatory for any VAWA adjustment filing, describes how to request a FOIA to discover deportation orders or possible marriage‑fraud accusations, and outlines the limited protection a work permit and prima‑facie determination provide against detention. She discusses the consequences of missing an immigration court hearing, the (still‑nonexistent) immigration “registro,” and the impact of criminal cases involving false documents on immigration status. The attorney provides estimated processing times (e.g., 2‑3 months for a U‑visa receipt) and advises on timelines for family‑based petitions when a U.S. citizen parent files for an adult child (potentially 25 years for Mexican nationals). She also encourages victims of crime, even those with minor offenses, to consider a U‑visa with a waiver, and reaffirms that VAWA remains an active protection for domestic‑violence survivors. Throughout, she emphasizes the importance of submitting strong, well‑documented cases and offers her firm’s services for further assistance.

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