Hi, Hope this info is useful. Act now before something bad happens. Spouse: You may self-petition if you are a battered spouse married to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. Unmarried children under the age of 21, who have not filed their own self-petition, may be included on your petition as derivative beneficiaries. To be eligible, the self-petitioning spouse must:be legally married to the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident batterer. A self-petition may be filed if the marriage was terminated by the abusive spouse’s death within the two years prior to filing. A self-petition may also be filed if the marriage to the abusive spouse was terminated, within the two years prior to filing, by divorce related to the abuse. For details, visit: http://www.immigrationvisausa.com/abused.html http://www.masslegalhelp.org/domestic-violence/immigration-rights