If you have just arrived in the U.S. on a K1 visa and find yourself in an abusive situation, you may be wondering if you can file the VAWA petition (I-360) and adjustment of status (I-485) at the same time. The answer is yes, you can if the sponsor, who is the abuser, is a U.S. citizen.

There are no time restrictions for filing the I-485 in this case. Although you may have heard of waiting 90 days with the fiancé visa, this rule does not apply here. It is advisable to file both forms together to facilitate the process.