Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and VAWA Fraud

Please contact attorney Sandra Saltrese Miller for a consultation regarding your eligibility for VAWA. Sandra Saltrese Miller specializes in VAWA petitions and U Visas for victims of VAWA fraud.

ASYLUM VICTORY IN THE 10TH CIRCUIT

Paul, Weiss, alongside co-counsel The Saltrese Law Firm, won a significant victory for a pro bono client, when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit revived our client’s asylum bid. In a 2-1 decision, the court held that the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) abused its discretion by treating our client’s asylum appeal as waived, and remanded the case for the BIA to address the merits of the appeal. The ruling is a rare instance of an asylum seeker getting relief at the appellate level. (read more at link below)

U.S. Visa: Reciprocity and Civil Documents by Country

What is Reciprocity?

Nonimmigrant visa applicants from certain countries*/areas of authority may be required to pay a visa issuance fee after their application is approved. These fees are based on the principle of  reciprocity:  when a foreign government imposes fees on U.S. citizens for certain types of visas, the United States will impose a reciprocal fee on citizens of that country*/area of authority for similar types of visas.