T Nonimmigrant Visas - Victims of Trafficking
The T nonimmigrant status (also known as the T visa) was created to provide immigration protection to victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons. The T visa also allows victims to remain in the United States and assist federal authorities in the investigation and prosecution of human trafficking cases.
To apply for T nonimmigrant status, applicants must file Form I-914, and may also apply for eligible family members using Form I-914, Supplement A. Applicants may also apply for employment authorization for family members using Form I-765.
Those who have been granted T-1 nonimmigrant status may file for permanent residency upon meeting certain requirements. For detailed instructions and requirements, applicants should refer to Form I-485, Supplement E.
For a T-1 nonimmigrant to be eligible to apply for permanent residence, the following conditions must be met:
- The applicant has been physically present in the United States for:
- A continuous period of at least three years since the first date of admission as a T-1
nonimmigrant; or
- A continuous period during the investigation or prosecution of acts of trafficking,
and the Attorney General has determined the investigation or prosecution is complete,
whichever period of time is less;
- You have been a person of good moral character since first being admitted as a T-1 nonimmigrant and until the decision on your Form I-485;
- You have complied with any reasonable request for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of acts of trafficking since first being admitted as a T-1 nonimmigrant and until a decision on your Form I-485, or you would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm upon removal from the United States; and
- You are admissible to the United States as a lawful permanent resident.
There is also a process for qualifying family members of a T-1 principal applicant to apply for permanent residence.
These types of Visa processing can be extremely difficult and confusing. If you would like the assistance of an experienced immigration lawyer, please contact us or call our office at 1-415-601-0210 to schedule a consultation today.
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