Northern Virginia
Self Sponsored Visa Attorney

Helping Start American Dreams

There are several types of visas available that allow for self sponsorship, including persons with extraordinary ability, asylum seekers, and battered spouses and children. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has a provision that allows battered spouses to seek permanent resident status “to seek safety and independence from the abuser.” Asylum seekers may also self sponsor if they have a well-founded fear of persecution if they return to their native country. I am committed to guiding persecuted individuals through the self sponsored immigration process.

Paul L. Good
An Experienced Self Sponsored Visa Attorney

All too often, U.S. citizens sponsor immigrants then use that leverage to abuse their fiancé (K-1 visas) or relatives (family-based immigration). The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), formally known as the Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS), has special provisions that allow for self sponsored immigration in cases of abuse. There are three classes of people that can apply for self sponsored immigration due to abuse:

• Battered Spouse: An abused spouse, husband or wife, of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident may apply for self sponsored immigration. 
• Parent: A parent, male or female, may apply for self sponsored immigration if their child is abused by their spouse, and their spouse is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse. 
• Abused Child: An abused child of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident may apply for self sponsored immigration if they are under 21 and unmarried.

I regularly help people fill out Form I-360 and once approved, I can help clients get work permits and green cards.

Asylum Applications

In addition to handling self sponsorship petitions related to abuse, I have experience handling asylum applications and hearing related to asylum. The government is very selective in accepting asylum application. I work closely with my clients to help them fill out Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal. I have handled litigation related to denied asylum applications.

Extraordinary Ability/Exceptional Ability Persons

These special people have a distinct advantage in obtaining immigrant visas based on proven talent.  Professionals in many fields, such as sciences, arts, education, business, athletics, academia, research, multinational management may be eligible.

Contact a Virginia Self Sponsored Immigration Lawyer

My office is located in Fairfax County, Virginia between Washington, D.C. and Dulles International Airport.  As I live near my office, I am happy to accommodate clients who need evening or weekend appointments.

If you are an immigrant seeking asylum or have been abused by your immigration sponsor, please contact a skilled Virginia self sponsored visa attorney . I can be reached by phone at (703) 865-5966, e-mail , or by filling out the intake form  on my Contact Us page.

Paul Good Attorney at Law

 297 Herndon Pkwy. - Suite 303 - Herndon, VA 20170

Paul A. Good Attorney at Law handles immigration matters for clients throughout Northern Virginia and Washington D.C., including Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and the cities of Herndon, Manassas, Leesburg, Winchester, Fairfax City, District of Columbia, Rockville, Alexandria, Falls Church, Reston, and McLean.