This is a word document that benefits granting agencies can use to request verification of benefits eligibility for VAWA self-petitioners and other battered qualified immigrants including victims with pending or approved I-130 family based visa petitions. Qualified battered immigrants will be eligible for federal and state public benefits but their cases are not included in the SAVE system and the Interim Guidance directs that should benefits verification be necessary that an alternate system be used for VAWA self-petition cases. Interim Guidance on Verification
The location of where this form should be sent changes over time. For current information for government agencies seeking verification on where to submit this form contact the DHS Office on Policy and Strategy Eric Tijerina: eric.j.tijerina@uscis.dhs.gov or 202-272-1068