For many non-citizen spouses in the United States, navigating the complex world of immigration can feel daunting. Thankfully, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) offers a route to legal status independent of their husband's petition. VAWA petitions allow spouses who have endured physical harm at the hands of their US citizen or copyright partners

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