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Streamlining VAWA Self-Petitions: Centralized Processing at the Nebraska Service Center

Updated: Jul 15, 2024 | Tags: The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Nebraska Service Center, USCIS

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has been a cornerstone in protecting individuals from domestic abuse, offering a legal pathway for survivors to self-petition for legal status in the United States. Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a significant change: all VAWA self-petitions and related filings will now be processed centrally at the…