The T visa is a nonimmigrant visa available to victims of human trafficking who are present in the United States as a result of trafficking. The T visa provides temporary legal status and work authorization to victims and allows them to access certain benefits and services.
Explore Freedom with T Nonimmigrant Status
If you have been a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, you may qualify for T nonimmigrant status, providing you with an opportunity for a new beginning in the United States. Our experienced immigration attorneys are here to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for T nonimmigrant status, you must:
- Have experienced or currently be a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, as defined by law, which includes sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and trafficking in persons for other forms of exploitation. The trafficking must have occurred in the United States or violated U.S. laws.
- Be physically present in the United States, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or at a port of entry due to trafficking.
- Have cooperated with law enforcement agencies by complying with reasonable requests for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of human trafficking. However, exceptions exist if you were under the age of 18 at the time of trafficking or if you are unable to cooperate due to physical or psychological trauma.
- Demonstrate that your removal from the United States would result in extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm.
- Be admissible to the United States. If you face inadmissibility issues, our team can explore options for waivers of certain grounds.
Applying process for T nonimmigrant status (T Visa)
To initiate your application for T nonimmigrant status, it is imperative to complete the following steps:
- Submission of Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status: Alongside this form, provide a comprehensive personal statement delineating the details of the trafficking you have experienced or are currently enduring.
- Establishment of Compliance with Law Enforcement Requests: Furnish evidence demonstrating your cooperation with any reasonable requests for assistance made by law enforcement. For this purpose, consider submitting Form I-914, Supplement B, Declaration of Law Enforcement Officer for Victim of Trafficking in Persons. This form attests to your status as a trafficking victim and validates your cooperation with law enforcement. Alternatively, supplement or replace it with other compelling evidence, such as records of communication with law enforcement, trial transcripts, court documents, police reports, news articles, affidavits, or any other pertinent and credible documentation.
- Confirmation of Meeting Eligibility Criteria: Provide evidence verifying that you meet all other eligibility requirements essential for T nonimmigrant status.
- Demonstration of Admissibility: Showcase proof affirming your admissibility. If you encounter inadmissibility grounds, you may choose to file Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant, seeking a waiver for the relevant inadmissibility factors.
Embarking on the T nonimmigrant status application process requires meticulous attention to detail and a thorough presentation of your case.
Regardless of age, certain family members may be eligible if they face imminent danger due to your escape from trafficking or cooperation with law enforcement. We assist in securing T nonimmigrant status for:
Regardless of age, certain family members may be eligible if they face imminent danger due to your escape from trafficking or cooperation with law enforcement. We assist in securing T nonimmigrant status for:
- Parents
- Unmarried siblings under 18 years of age
- Children of any age or marital status of qualifying family members with derivative T nonimmigrant status
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If you are under 21 years old, you can apply for:
- Spouse
- Unmarried children under 21 years old
- Parents
- Unmarried siblings under 18 years old
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For individuals aged 21 or older, you can apply for:
- Spouse
- Unmarried children under 21 years old
Navigate the complexities of T nonimmigrant status applications with confidence, guided by our knowledgeable immigration attorneys.
If granted a T visa, the applicant receives temporary legal status in the United States for up to four years. This status allows them to live and work in the country.
T visa holders may be eligible to access certain benefits and services, including federal and state benefits, housing assistance, and public assistance programs.
If granted a T visa, the applicant receives temporary legal status in the United States for up to four years. This status allows them to live and work in the country.
T visa holders may be eligible to access certain benefits and services, including federal and state benefits, housing assistance, and public assistance programs.
We understand the complexities of immigration law and are dedicated to helping survivors of trafficking achieve a secure and hopeful future. Contact us today to discuss your case and let us navigate the path to freedom together.