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Mr. Hacking was very professional and handled the case extremely well, always responded as soon as possible to any of our doubts and questions. The staff was very courteous and efficient as well. They walked us through the entire procedure and we got our mom’s green card within 6 months!!!
Thank you so much for your professional and effective help. I won't hesitate to recommend you to anyone who needs assistance with any immigration case.
Having dealt with many lawyers in my professional career, there is nobody that I would recommend more than Jim Hacking of the Hacking Law Practice. For over 10 years, Mr. Hacking is the most effective and resourceful attorney who has ever represented me. From general practice to immigration to civil rights, I have always known Mr. Hacking to be an incredibly loyal advocate for his clients and also immensely respected by his peers in the legal industry. Quite simply, I will return to the Hacking Law Practice for all of my legal needs and would recommend him to all of my family, friends and neighbors without any hesitation whatsoever. By hiring the Hacking Law Practice, you will be able to sleep peacefully at night knowing that you have the best lawyer in St. Louis on your side! (Arsalan I., The Crescent Post Group, LLC)
The prompt, thorough and responsive service regarding our work visa needs was exactly what we needed, and when we next bring an international circus star to St. Louis, Jim will be our "go-to" man. (Joel K. Emery, Executive Director of Circus Flora)
Jim Hacking was nothing short of a miracle for us. I believe, with all my heart, if it weren't for him, and him alone, my daughter-in-law would have been deported. (Donna S.)

Violence Against Women Act has provisions that allow a battered non-citizen to obtain legal status without relying on the abusive spouse.

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a law that was enacted by Congress in 1994. VAWA created a number of provisions that allow for battered noncitizens to obtain lawful permanent resident (LPR status in the United States. The rationale behind these provisions is that, in an abusive relationship, immigration status can often become yet another tool the abuser can use to torment the noncitizen.

Ordinarily, when a noncitizen that is married to a US citizen or an LPR wants to become an LPR, their spouse must petition USCIS. VAWA modifies the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to allow noncitizens that are married to an abusive US citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident to self-petition USCIS for LPR status.

When a noncitizen self-petitions for LPR status under VAWA, USCIS is forbidden from telling the abusive spouse that the petition has been made. Self-petitions can allow both the battered spouse and that spouse's children to apply for permanent residency. As with many immigration-related topics, time is of the essence. For example, in the case of a battered noncitizen spouse of an LPR, there is a two-year window after the couple divorce during which the noncitizen can petition for LPR status.

The law in this area is complicated. If you would like to self-petition for LPR status under VAWA, it is important to speak to an immigration specialist so that they can guide you through the steps you need to take to file a self-petition. Contact the Hacking Law Practice today by filling out our online contact form or by calling us at 888-782-4169.

The Hacking Law Practice, LLC helps individuals and families who need help with U.S. citizenship, legal residency, deportation, and other immigration issues in the St. Louis area and across Missouri and Illinois, including:

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