VAWA for spouse of TPS holder

[mikeyp123 15]

Can a spouse of a TPS holder apply for VAWA? Also if she can can she still do it if they are divorced but the harassment and abuse continue after divorce? Thanks

[f f 725]

I would guess no since that status does not grant permanent residence but only allows them temporary protected status. it would be like a person coming on a tourist  visa then saying thier foreign national spouse also on a tourist visa abused them.

[Ontarkie 14,221]

~~Moved to Effects of Major Family Changes, from Work Visas - As the OP is asking about VAWA and this topic is discussed here.~~

[Boiler 45,486]

U Visa?

[aleful 1,905]

no to VAWA, since you have to be married to a USC or LPR

 

but if you have enough proof and have gone to the police, you might be eligible for the visa U

 

consult a good lawyer

 

 

[mikeyp123 15]

Thank you for the replies, so here is another question. The abusive spouse will be eligible to be petitioned by a citizen son who will be 21 years old next year. If she stays married and he becomes an LPR would she then be eligible? They have separated already because of his behavior. Should she just wait?

[Boiler 45,486]

How did she enter?

[mikeyp123 15]

43 minutes ago, Boiler said:

How did she enter?

EWI

[f f 725]

1 hour ago, mikeyp123 said:

Thank you for the replies, so here is another question. The abusive spouse will be eligible to be petitioned by a citizen son who will be 21 years old next year. If she stays married and he becomes an LPR would she then be eligible? They have separated already because of his behavior. Should she just wait?

NOOOOOOOOOOO

 

she would be staying married for only a greencard.

someone correct me if I'm wrong but marrying just for a greencard is fraud so does staying married till they have legal status just to leave them when they get status would seem to be fraud too.