VAWA intake that captures relationship and abuse details up front
Cliont's guided VAWA self-petition intake asks about the relationship to the abuser, whether the person lived with them, and what evidence — police reports, protective orders, medical records — is already available before the case reaches your desk.
The exact intake your vawa self-petitions leads complete
This is the real 7-question guided intake for VAWA Self-Petitions — the same flow your customers finish before you ever pick up the phone.
What a qualified vawa self-petitions lead should tell you
A self-petition filed under the Violence Against Women Act by an abused spouse, parent, or child of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, which requires evidence of the qualifying relationship, the abuse itself, cohabitation, and — for spousal cases — a good-faith marriage.
- In United States
- Seeking Immigration Status Based
- Abuse By That Person
- Live With That Person
- If It Was Spouse,
- Have Any Proof Could
- Willing Provide Name And
The questions your team needs answered
Every vawa self-petitions intake asks these — and why each one matters.
| Question | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Are you currently in the United States? | Whether the person is currently in the U.S. changes the filing path and what the attorney should discuss first at the consultation. |
| Are you seeking immigration status based on abuse by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or adult child? | The specific relationship to the abuser determines which VAWA eligibility category the person may qualify under. |
| Was the abuse by that person physical, sexual, or severe emotional abuse (such as threats or controlling behavior)? | The nature of the abuse indicates what kind of evidence and legal standard will likely apply to the case. |
| Did you live with that person at some point (even if not currently)? | VAWA petitions generally require showing the petitioner resided with the abuser at some point, so this answer flags a core eligibility element. |
| If it was a spouse, was the marriage entered into in good faith (not just for papers)? | For spousal claims, a good-faith marriage is a required element, so this answer surfaces a factor the attorney will need to assess directly. |
| Do you have any proof you could share (for example: police report, restraining order, medical records, messages, photos, or a letter from a counselor/shelter/faith leader)? | Existing documentation indicates how developed the case already is versus how much evidence-gathering will be needed before filing. |
| Are you willing to provide your name and safe contact information so a lawyer can follow up? | Willingness to share safe contact details signals whether the person is ready for follow-up or may need a more cautious, safety-conscious outreach approach. |
How Cliont scores vawa self-petitions leads
Every answer is weighted automatically — no manual review required.
Value signals
- In United States: yes
- Seeking Immigration Status Based: yes
- Abuse By That Person: yes
- Live With That Person: yes
- If It Was Spouse,: yes
- Have Any Proof Could: yes
Urgency signals
- Abuse By That Person
See the lead your team receives
VAWA Self-Petition Lead
From first click to qualified lead
Follow people and businesses seeking counsel through one smooth, guided flow.
They land & meet you
Your video greeting plays instantly — a real face instead of a blank form.
They explain the matter
Smart questions adapt to their matter and capture the full scope.
They share the documents
The facts, dates, and any paperwork come attached, so you can assess the matter before the consultation.
You get a ready lead
Scored and qualified — waiting for you to win it.
Built for vawa self-petitions workflows
| Cliont capability | VAWA Self-Petitions application |
|---|---|
| Conditional branching | The good-faith marriage question only appears when the abuser is identified as a spouse, so parent or adult-child abuse cases skip it automatically. |
| Secure document upload | Survivors can attach police reports, protective orders, medical records, or a counselor/shelter letter directly in the intake instead of emailing sensitive files separately. |
| Lead scoring | Cases with a confirmed abusive relationship, cohabitation, and existing evidence score higher, so attorneys see well-documented VAWA matters before thinner ones. |
| CRM routing | Qualified VAWA self-petition leads, along with their uploaded evidence and answers, are sent straight to your CRM instead of sitting in a shared inbox. |
Common vawa self-petitions lead scenarios
Spousal abuse with documentation
A spouse of a U.S. citizen reports physical abuse, confirms they lived together, describes a good-faith marriage, and has a police report ready to share.
Abuse by an adult child
A parent describes severe emotional abuse by their U.S. citizen adult child, which routes through the relationship and abuse questions without triggering the marriage-related question at all.
No documentation yet
The person confirms the relationship and abuse but has no police report, medical record, or letter yet, signaling the attorney will need to discuss evidence-gathering at the consultation.
Hesitant to share contact info
A survivor answers the relationship and abuse questions but is uncertain about giving safe contact details, flagging a case that needs a careful, low-pressure follow-up approach.
Petitioner currently outside the U.S.
The person answers no to currently being in the United States, which changes how the firm frames next steps compared to someone already present and able to file.
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VAWA Self-Petitions lead-intake FAQs
Does the intake ask if the abuse was physical, sexual, or emotional?
Yes — the intake distinguishes physical or sexual abuse from severe emotional abuse such as threats or controlling behavior, so you can see the nature of the abuse before the consultation.
How does the intake handle survivors who don't have a police report yet?
The intake asks whether any proof exists — police reports, restraining orders, medical records, messages, photos, or a letter from a counselor, shelter, or faith leader — but a 'no' doesn't disqualify the lead, it flags that evidence-gathering will need to be discussed.
Can this intake work for someone who isn't currently in the United States?
Yes, the intake asks current U.S. presence directly, so you can see whether the person is filing from inside the country or will need a different procedural path before offering a consultation.
Does the intake determine whether a marriage was entered in good faith?
The intake only asks the person whether their marriage was entered in good faith — it records their answer as a signal for your review, it does not make a legal determination on your behalf.
How is contact information handled for someone who may still be at risk?
The intake asks whether the person is willing to provide safe contact information, so leads who hesitate on this point are visible to you before your team reaches out.
Which sibling immigration matters does this intake avoid confusing with VAWA?
Because the questions are specific to abuse, relationship, and cohabitation rather than employer sponsorship or fiance timelines, VAWA leads won't get mixed up with categories like Family-Based Immigration or Fiance Visa K1 intakes.
Turn vawa self-petitions visitors into qualified cases
Give every vawa self-petitions visitor a guided intake instead of a dead contact form — and get a scored, qualified lead before you book a consultation.