VAWA Cancellation of Removal
Cancellation of removal under the Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”) is an often overlooked form of relief for noncitizen survivors of abuse who are faced with removal proceedings. This practice advisory introduces and provides an overview of the eligibility requirements for VAWA cancellation.
Why it matters
Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from National Immigration Project on Removal Defense; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.
Topics
Removal defense
VAWA / U / T
Workflows
Immigration court deadline
VAWA, U, T, and survivor relief
Forums
Cross-forum
Jurisdictions
National