T Visa (Trafficking)

The T visa is a nonimmigrant visa that is available to individuals who are victims of human trafficking. It is intended to provide temporary immigration status and protection to victims of trafficking, who may have been brought to the United States against their will and may fear returning to their home country due to retribution or other dangers.

To be eligible for a T visa, an individual must meet the following requirements:

1. You must be a victim of human trafficking. This means that you have been the victim of a crime that involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to exploit you for labor, services, or commercial sex acts.

2. You must be physically present in the United States, American Samoa, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands as a result of being trafficked.

3. You must cooperate with law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the trafficking.

4. You must demonstrate that you would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm if you were removed from the United States.

If you are granted a T visa, you will be allowed to remain in the United States for up to four years, during which time you can apply for employment authorization and eventually apply for a green card. You may also be able to bring your spouse and children with you to the United States on a T-2 or T-3 visa.

If you believe that you may be eligible for a T visa, it is important to seek legal assistance as soon as possible. An experienced immigration attorney can help you to understand your options and guide you through the process of applying for a T visa.