It can be hard to get a T Visa, as you’ll have to prove that you qualify as a victim of human trafficking, but you don’t have to apply on your own. You can work with an experienced T visa lawyer to discuss whether or not you qualify.
Our legal team can also help you gather the evidence you need to make your case, then represent you throughout conversations about your right to immigration protections.
We are here to make it as easy as possible for you to get a T visa and to ensure that you’re as safe as possible as you begin a new life in the United States.
Who Needs a T Visa?
Our humanitarian visa lawyers recognize T visas as avenues for rescue and, for some, essential tools needed to escape the inhumanity of human trafficking.
These visas came to life under the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000, and specifically uplift victims of forced labor, abuse, and sexual exploitation.
Individuals who are victims of a severe form of human trafficking may be eligible to apply for a T visa to remain in the United States for up to four years. T visa holders can apply for extensions to their visas or can use their visas to apply for permanent residency.
A T visa allows a victim of abuse to access public United States benefits, including medical assistance through Medicaid. Additionally, T visa holders protect victims of human trafficking from deportation. That protection applies not only to the visa holder but also to qualifying family members.
How to Prove You Need a T Visa
It can be hard to get a T visa because you will need to prove that you’re a victim of human trafficking or abuse if you want to present your case for residency. Proving that you’re a victim of human trafficking can be dangerous, but it gets easier and safer when you’re working with an experienced legal professional.
Our T visa attorneys can help you gather data to prove the extent of your abuse, including electronic data, photos, video footage, and witness statements. A thorough investigation into your circumstances can unveil extensive sexual exploitation, forced labor, or involuntary servitude.
Once we prove the severity of your abuse, we need to argue that you have a presence in the United States, specifically as a result of your mistreatment. You must also agree to cooperate with state and federal authorities and that you do not pose a threat to national security.
When to Contact a T Visa Lawyer
You’re under no obligation to figure out how to apply for a T visa on your own, nor should you put yourself in danger to make your T visa case. If you want to apply for a T visa, we encourage you to reach out to a T visa lawyer as soon as you can.
You can trust our team to remain discreet and professional while building your case. We can also take steps to help you remain safe from additional abuse.
We Streamline Your T Visa Application Process
Working with our team to file for a T visa makes it easier to:
- Gather the documents needed to make your case, including police reports, witness statements, and electronic data.
- Complete a Form I-914, or an application for T non-immigrant status.
- Submit your evidence and application to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), finding the exact address available to T visa applicants.
What’s the hardest part about getting a T visa? The waiting. It can take up to 12 months for USCIS representatives to process your T visa application.
Working with us lets you stay up-to-date on developments regarding your application. We can also help you respond to requests for additional information or otherwise represent you in conversations with USCIS representatives.
When to Apply for Permanent Residency
If the USCIS approves your T visa, congratulations! You can remain in the United States for up to four years, though you will have the chance to apply for an extension to your visa. You can use that time to apply for permanent residency.
You can start your application for permanent residency after spending three years in the United States. Working with us makes it easier to complete a Form I-485, or an Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. We can share proof of your continued legal residency, as well as any documents needed to help your family members qualify.
We can also prepare you to undergo relevant interviews and medical examinations.
You Can Apply for a T Visa Today
You have the right to seek out protection if you’re a victim of human trafficking. It can be hard to get a T visa, but it’s not impossible. The process gets easier to handle when you have an experienced T visa attorney on your side.
Working with legal professionals lets you protect yourself from any additional abuses while pursuing the right to legally live in the United States. Once you’ve gathered the evidence you need to prove your right to a T visa, our attorneys can represent you in ongoing conversations about your right to residency.
A T visa does more than allow you to remain in the United States. If you’re a victim of human trafficking, a T visa can be a stepping stone on your way to permanent residency and safety. If you want to discuss whether or not you should apply for a T visa, get in touch with our law firm today.
