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Marriage Visas/Green Cards - Illegal Aliens May Self-Sponsor Under VAWA

The USCIS issued a memorandum on April 11, 2008 clarifying that aliens who entered illegally or without inspection (EWI) may still apply for a green card under VAWA if married to a US citizen. This announcement makes it possible for those married are subject to spousal abuse to sponsor themselves for a green card whether or not they entered illegally, without inspection or have overstayed their visa. [read fulll memo  - vawa-marriage-greencard].

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