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I-360

Special Immigrant / Humanitarian

Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant

Filing Fee

$515 ($0 for VAWA self-petitioners and SIJS)

Processing Time

6–18 months (varies by category)

Overview

Used for various special immigrant categories including: VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) self-petitioners, Special Immigrant Juveniles (SIJS), religious workers, certain international organization employees, and widows/widowers of U.S. citizens.

Required Documents
  • Evidence specific to your category (VAWA, SIJS, religious worker, etc.)
  • For VAWA: evidence of abuse (police reports, protection orders, photos, affidavits)
  • For SIJS: state court order declaring dependency/abuse/neglect/abandonment
  • For religious workers: letter from religious organization, evidence of 2 years membership
  • Identity documents and proof of qualifying relationship
Common Issues
  • SIJS: state court order must meet specific federal requirements
  • VAWA: evidence of good faith marriage and battery/extreme cruelty
  • Visa number availability (backlog for some categories)
  • Religious worker: proving qualifying employment and organization

Tips

VAWA petitions are confidential — USCIS will not contact the abuser. SIJS applicants should file before turning 21.

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