Are you an immigrant who has been a victim of domestic violence?
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You May Still Be Able To Get Your Green Card By Filing A Self-Petition I-360
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Your alien status can be documented or undocumented to file this Petition.
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Who May File?

An alien who entered into a good faith marriage with a lawful permanent resident (LPR) or U.S. citizen (USC) and was battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by the spouse;

An alien who entered into a good faith marriage with a LPR or USC whose child was battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by the spouse;

An alien who entered into a good faith marriage with a LPR or USC and was battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by the spouse’s parents.

There is NO FILING FEE for those persons listed above
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What You Will Need To Prove:

· You are married now or your marriage ended within the last two years

· You reside or did reside with your abusive spouse

· Your spouse is a Legal Permanent Resident or United States Citizen

· Your marriage was in good faith.

· Your spouse or at least one of your spouse’s parents were abusive

· You have good moral character

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Documentation Required:

If you cannot get some or all of the documents you need for your self-petition, do not get discouraged. USCIS will consider any credible evidence, such as:

· Sworn statements from friends; support letters from church members, employers, community members or agencies, and friends, your child’s school records, letter and cards.

Filing a self-petition (I-360) involves hard work, lots of time, patience, and paperwork. You should contact an immigration attorney to see whether you are eligible to file a self-petition.

Two Ways to Apply For Services:

1. Call Our Toll-Free Number: 1-800-634-5263 Monday through Fri day from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you are 60 years of age or older, call 1-866-621-9886 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
   
   
2. Apply online at www.legalassist.org.

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INTERPRETERS Are Always Provided AT NO COST To The Client, By Telephone or During Office Visits.

Disclaimer: This information is not legal advice. If you have a legal problem, you should talk to a lawyer and ask for advice about your options.

Legal Services of North Dakota
June 2008