Battered Spouse Petitions

boca-raton-immigration-attorneyFighting for You to Remain Here in Safety

We can help if you are a battered spouse who is married to a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident. We will provide you with professional legal assistance in helping you obtaining a green card and the right to remain in the United States permanently through a battered spouse petition. If needed, we will put you in touch with protective law enforcement and social services.

The Experience to Understand Where You Are Coming From

The Law Offices of Grant Kaplan are located in Boca Raton, Florida. For more than 25 years, principal attorney Grant Kaplan has helped people throughout the United States and the world with immigration matters, including filing battered spouse petitions. Our legal team is available to help you get the best results for your situation. We understand the issues you are facing because many members of our legal team are foreign-born themselves.

We Help You File a Complete Self-Petition

If you qualify, we will help you file a battered spouse petition – an application you file for yourself for immigration benefits — to obtain lawful permanent residency in the United States. We will help you complete Form I-360 the Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er) or Special Immigrant with include all the supporting documentation.

To file a battered spouse petition you must have entered into the marriage in good faith, rather than only to obtain immigration benefits. You must be/have been:

  • Legally married to the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident batterer
  • Battered in the U.S. unless the abusive spouse is an employee of the U.S. government or belongs to the U.S. uniformed services.
  • Battered or subjected to extreme cruelty during the marriage, or the parent of a child who was battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse during the marriage
  • A person of good moral character

Schedule a Free Initial Consultation

Contact us for a free consultation if you would like help in filing a battered spouse petition. We will provide you with courteous and prompt service. Our office is on-call 24 hours a day for emergency situations.