Trafficking (T Visa)

The T visa offers immigration relief to victims of human trafficking who assist law enforcement, allowing them to stay, work, and potentially apply for a green card after three years.

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T Visa for Victims of Human Trafficking

The T visa is a temporary immigration benefit for noncitizens who are victims of severe human trafficking and are willing to assist law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of their traffickers. Human trafficking can involve forced commercial sex acts (sex trafficking) or compelled labor through fraud, force, or coercion (labor trafficking).

Victims who qualify for a T visa are offered legal protection, the ability to work, and a potential path to permanent residence. The program is designed to protect individuals who are physically present in the U.S. because of trafficking and who would face extreme hardship or danger if removed from the country.

Who Qualifies for a T Visa?

To be eligible for a T visa, the applicant must:

Be a victim of a severe form of human trafficking (sex or labor trafficking).
Be physically present in the U.S., American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or at a U.S. port of entry due to trafficking.
Comply with any reasonable law enforcement requests for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of trafficking crimes (unless under age 18 or unable to cooperate due to trauma).
Demonstrate that they would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm if removed from the United States.
Be admissible to the U.S. or apply for a waiver using Form I-192.

Types of T Visas

There are four classifications of T visas:

T-1: For the principal victim of trafficking.
T-2: For the spouse of the T-1 holder.
T-3: For the children of the T-1 holder.
T-4: For the parents of the T-1 holder (if the victim is under 21).

How to Apply for a T Visa

Victims must file Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The application should include:

A detailed personal statement describing the trafficking experience.
Evidence of trafficking (such as law enforcement certifications, medical records, or affidavits).
Proof of cooperation with law enforcement (if applicable).
Evidence of physical presence due to trafficking.

Applicants outside the U.S. may also apply at a U.S. embassy or consulate in the country where they hold lawful status.

Benefits of the T Visa

Legal stay in the U.S. for up to 4 years (with possible extensions).
Work authorization during the period of stay.
Access to certain federal and state assistance programs.
Eligibility to apply for lawful permanent residence after 3 years or upon conclusion of the trafficking investigation or prosecution.

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