If you are a victim of human trafficking and have helped or will help law enforcement investigate or prosecute the traffickers, you may qualify for a T visa. In addition, you can generally also obtain U visas for your spouse and/or children. If the trafficking victim is a child, his or her parents can also obtain U visa.
T VISA
Victim of Human Trafficking
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For Whom Is a T Visa Appropriate?
Victims of human trafficking. Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons, is a form of modern-day slavery in which traffickers lure individuals with false promises of employment and a better life.
T Visa Requirements
T visa classification may be granted to an alien who:
- is or was a victim of trafficking;
- is in the United States, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or at a port of entry due to trafficking;
- complies with any reasonable request from a law enforcement agency for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of human trafficking;
- can demonstrate that he or she would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm if you were removed from the United States
- is admissible to the United States or would be if eligible for an INA 212(d)(3) waiver.
USCIS Memo Relating to T VISA
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| October 04, 2016 | Policy Memorandum PM 602-0032.1 | Guidance for Extension of Status for T and U Nonimmigrants |
| May 13, 2016 | Matter of L-S-M- | Matter of L-S-M- clarifies that the exception to the civil penalties for failure to comply with an order of voluntary departure, available for certain victims of domestic violence or related abuse |
