Elder Abuse VAWA – Eligibility to Self-Petition as a Battered or Abused Parent of a U.S. Citizen

Purpose This Policy Memorandum (PM) provides guidance to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers regarding amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act) that extend the ability to self-petition to battered or abused parents of U.S. citizens. Additionally, this memorandum will provide guidance regarding work authorization for approved VAWA selfpetitioners. Scope Unless specifically exempted…