Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Self-Petition Checklist

• Author: Elizabeth Anne Campbell; Rachel DeLia Settlage; Veronica Thronson
• Pages: 115-118

Appendix C

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

Self-Petition Checklist

115

❑Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant,

signed and completed.This form and accompanying instructions can

be found athttp:// www .uscis .gov /i‑360.

❑

Applicant’s declaration describing how he or she meets each eligibil‑

ity requirement

❑Evidence of the abuser’s U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident

status, such as:

❑A copy of a passport

❑A copy of a permanent resident card

❑A U.S. birth certicate

❑A U.S. naturalization certicate

❑

Evidence of the applicant’s relationship with the abuser, including mar‑

riage and divorce decrees

❑

Evidence showing the marriage was entered into in good faith, such as:

❑

Proof that one spouse is listed as the other’s spouse on insurance

policies

❑Property leases

❑Income tax forms

❑Bank accounts

❑Afdavits

❑

Evidence regarding the applicant and spouse’s courtship, wedding

ceremony, shared residence, and experiences

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