How can Rivas & Associates assist Spanish-speaking clients with VAWA immigration cases?

Evidence for a VAWA abuse claim may include law enforcement reports, medical records, photographs of injuries, court documents, protective orders, witness statements, and personal affidavits detailing the abuse. Psychological evaluations,…

Navigating the U.S. immigration system as a survivor of domestic abuse can feel overwhelming. In our previous blog, we talked about Monica, an immigrant who experienced domestic violence at the…

VAWA recognizes both physical and verbal abuse as forms of domestic violence. However, physical abuse often carries more weight in VAWA cases due to its tangible nature and potential for…

VAWA, or the Violence Against Women Act, is a body of legislation protecting victims of domestic violence or abuse in the United States VAWA allows immigrants who are victims of…