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How
Do I File an Abused Spouse/Child Petition?
The
abused spouse/child petition is filed at
the USCIS Vermont Service Center.
Once the petition is approved, the
abused individual may apply for adjustment
of status, if a visa number is
available.
Abused spouses and children of U.S.
citizens are considered as immediate
relatives and can file for adjustment upon
approval of the petition.
Abused spouses and children of
lawful permanent residents are considered
within the family-based 2A category and
can file for adjustment
of status once their priority date is
reached.
Click
the Department
of State Visa Bulletin for the
priority dates for preference category
petitions and to find the backlog for each
preference category.
To
request a consultation regarding a
petition as an abused spouse or child of a
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident,
please contact our office here. |
