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BIA Rules that Green Card Holders Can Also Apply for Relief under VAWA

BIA Rules that Green Card Holders Can Also Apply for Relief under VAWA

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) in Matter of Martinez, 25 I&N, Dec. 66 (BIA 2009) ruled yesterday that an individual who is a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) and, who meets the definition of a battered spouse may be eligible to apply for Cancellation of Removal as a form of relief against removal (deportation) pursuant to the Violence Against Women [...]