### Question
How is the term VAWA self-petitioner defined?


### Answer
The term **VAWA self-petitioner** is defined in *8 U.S.C. § 1101* as the following:

> an alien, or a child of the alien, who qualifies for relief under—


(A) clause (iii), (iv), or (vii) of section 1154(a)(1)(A) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

