The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) offers immigration benefits to individuals who have experienced physical and/or mental abuse from their U.S. citizen spouse or children. If an individual is undocumented, married to a U.S. citizen, or has children who are U.S. citizens and has been a victim of domestic abuse, they may be eligible for permanent residency in the U.S. A psychological evaluation can help determine the psychological impact of verbal, physical, or sexual abuse on the individual, which is an important factor in the immigration process. This provision in VAWA aims to provide support and protection for those who have suffered from domestic violence and are seeking to establish a new life in the United States.