What is VAWA cancellation of removal?
VAWA cancellation of removal is a defense to deportation. This is a remedy available to an immigrant survivor who is in deportation proceedings. If cancellation of removal is granted, the judge will cancel the deportation and the applicant will be granted lawful permanent residency status. This remedy is only available to immigrants in deportation proceedings. To be eligible for cancellation of removal, an applicant must be in one of the following categories: • Currently or formerly abused spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, • Abused child of U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident parents, or • Immigrant parent of a child who has been abused by the child’s U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident parent.
