Legal Question in Immigration Law in Iowa

gave up rights to enter usa

i met a guy on the internet about 3 years ago,,i'am from canada..anyways came here to met him ,feel inlove and we got married in the us within 1 month of meeting...however not noing each other all that long,,i did'nt realize that he was a drug addict with a very explosive temper...me not knowing anyone in the states really besides my husband felt very traped,controled,,was unaware of the laws in the us...this marriage was a very abussive marriage with the police being called sevral times and my husband being charged several times aswell...i never had applyed for or had any papper work that said i was alllowed to be in the us....so my husband was removed time & time again from the family home,,there for i had to support myself here...so i did what he did and sold drugs,,,meanwhile my ex had filed for a devorice & my house was raided by the cops and i was chared with possesion/w intent after that happend my divorice became final,i went to court one morning & was never allowed to go home again...i was being deported,i lost everything i had fought so hard to hold on to,all personal belonging,my dog ,furniture ,car..i only had the clothes on my back...i believe that they raided my house with an applaction for a warrent & not the warren


Asked on 12/22/04, 8:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Rahul Manchanda, Esq. Manchanda Law Office PLLC

Re: gave up rights to enter usa

Under the Violence Against Women Act ("VAWA") passed by Congress in 1994, the spouses and children of United States citizens or lawful permanent residents (LPR) may self-petition to obtain lawful permanent residency. The immigration provisions of VAWA allow certain battered immigrants to file for immigration relief without the abuser's assistance or knowledge, in order to seek safety and independence from the abuser.

Please contact us at (212) 618-1830 to determine if you qualify for such relief.

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Answered on 12/22/04, 9:32 am


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