Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. The previous marriage might or might not be a problem. You need to provide more information and discuss it with a knowledgeable immigration attorney (information on different internet forums is rarely reliable). As to your current situation, yes, you should be able to self-petition under VAWA as an abused spouse of a US citizen. Whether it will be approved or denied - is too early to say.

I specialize in VAWA cases and work with clients from all the States. The petition is filed and processed in Vermont.

If you�d like to schedule a telephone or email legal consultation, need legal advice or help, please let me know and I�d be glad to help you. I am an immigration attorney and offer confidential consultations and legal help in matters of the U.S.A. federal immigration law to clients from all 50 States and internationally. Please email your inquiries at [email protected] and I�ll send you a Questionnaire (and a special VAWA Questionnaire). Office Telephone line is 1-402-210-2040 (please EMAIL first to schedule a consultation appointment with an attorney).

Note: The above response is provided for legal information purposes only and should not be considered a legal advice; it doesn�t create an attorney-client relationship. For more information or to schedule a consultation, please visit http://www.law-visa-usa.com/contact_us.html