For survivors of abuse by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) offers a powerful form of protection—and a path toward lawful permanent residency.
Looking back on what turned out to be a disappointing 2013 for the lack of progress on meaningful immigration reform and on the continuing pace of removals, we have tried
After a long wait, Congress has reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), with several new protections that are of relevance to immigrant clients and practitioners. President Obama is expected