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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 [...]
