Skip to main content

Battered or Subjected to Extreme Cruelty

If you or your child have been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty by a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or parent, you may be eligible for Special Rule Cancellation of Removal for Battered Spouses. Please answer the following questions to see if you may be eligible.

You are likely not eligible for special rule cancellation of removal. However, if you believe you are eligible, please contact an attorney or qualified representative for assistance.

 

I was battered of subjected to extreme cruelty

You may not be eligible for special rule cancellation of removal. If you believe that you are eligible, you should contact an attorney or Accredited Representative who is knowledgeable about immigration law for assistance in determining your eligibility for this relief.

The person who harmed me was someone other than my spouse of my parent.

  • You may not be eligible for special rule cancellation of removal. If you believe that you are eligible, you should contact an attorney or Accredited Representative who is knowledgeable about immigration law for assistance in determining your eligibility for this relief.

 

The person that harmed me was my spouse or my parent.

  • I have been physically present in the United States for less than 3 years.
    • You may not be eligible for special rule cancellation of removal. If you believe that you are eligible, you should contact an attorney or Accredited Representative who is knowledgeable about immigration law for assistance in determining your eligibility for this relief.

 

  • I have been physically present in the United States for 3 or more years.
    • I have not had good moral character for the past 3 years.
      • You may not be eligible for special rule cancellation of removal. If you believe that you are eligible, you should contact an attorney or Accredited Representative who is knowledgeable about immigration law for assistance in determining your eligibility for this relief.
    • I have had good moral character for the past 3 years.
      • I have been convicted of a crime.
        • You may not be eligible for special rule cancellation of removal if you have been convicted of a crime. However, you may be eligible for a waiver if the crime is related to having been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty. If you believe that you are eligible, you should contact an attorney or Accredited Representative who is knowledgeable about immigration law for assistance in determining your eligibility for this relief.
      • I have not been convicted of a crime.
        • My child, parent, or myself would not suffer extreme hardship if I was removed.
          • You may not be eligible for special rule cancellation of removal. If you believe that you are eligible, you should contact an attorney or Accredited Representative who is knowledgeable about immigration law for assistance in determining your eligibility for this relief.
        • My child, parent, or myself would suffer extreme hardship if I was removed.
          • You may be eligible for special rule cancellation of removal. Learn more about this special rule cancellation of removal and how to apply, see the information on this page.
Updated December 14, 2025