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Practice Tips for Lawyers and Clients Preparing for a VAWA Interview

Starting in December 2024, USCIS began conducting interviews for certain VAWA self-petitioners who have both an I-360 and an I-485 pending. ILRC and AILA’s VAWA, Us, and Ts committee compiled tips to help practitioners support VAWA self-petitioners through this additional layer of review while safeguarding their rights.

Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Mar 20, 2025 Direct PDF available

Why it matters

Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from Immigrant Legal Resource Center on Adjustment; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.

Topics

Adjustment of status VAWA / U / T

Workflows

USCIS and AAO appeals VAWA, U, T, and survivor relief Naturalization and adjustment

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USCIS

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National