What Is a U Visa and How Can It Help You?
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The U Visa provides immigration protection for certain victims of qualifying crimes in the United States who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of those crimes.
Who Qualifies for a U Visa in the United States?
The U Visa provides immigration protection for certain victims of qualifying crimes who meet the requirements established under U.S. immigration law.
To qualify for a U Visa, you generally must meet the following requirements:
Be a Victim of a Qualifying Crime
You must have been a victim of certain qualifying criminal activities, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, or other crimes recognized under U.S. immigration law.
The crime must have caused substantial physical or mental abuse that can be considered when evaluating your U Visa application.
You must have information about the qualifying criminal activity. Certain exceptions and special rules may apply depending on your circumstances.
Have Suffered Substantial Physical or Mental Abuse
Have Information About the Crime
¿Que es la visa T y cómo puede ayudarte?
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The T Visa provides immigration protection for certain survivors of human trafficking, including individuals who have experienced forced labor, labor trafficking, or sex trafficking.
This immigration benefit may offer eligible survivors an opportunity to seek legal protection and rebuild their lives in the United States.
What Is a T Visa and How Can It Help You?
The T Visa is designed to provide immigration protection for certain survivors of severe forms of human trafficking who meet the eligibility requirements under U.S. immigration law.
Individuals who may qualify include:
Survivors of Labor Trafficking
Individuals who have been forced or coerced into working or providing services through threats, deception, fraud, or other forms of control that may constitute human trafficking under U.S. law.
Generally, applicants must demonstrate that their physical presence in the United States is directly related to their experience of human trafficking, as required under applicable immigration law.
Individuals who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation that meets the legal definition of a severe form of sex trafficking under U.S. immigration law.
Individuals Present in the U.S. Due to Human Trafficking
Survivors of Sex Trafficking
What Are the Benefits of a T Visa in the United States?
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Employment Authorization
Individuals granted T nonimmigrant status are generally authorized to work in the United States, subject to applicable immigration laws and requirements.
Potential Immigration Benefits for Family Members
After meeting the applicable eligibility requirements, certain individuals with T nonimmigrant status may qualify to apply for adjustment of status and obtain lawful permanent residency (a Green Card) in the United States.
Temporary Immigration Protection
Approved T nonimmigrant status allows eligible survivors of human trafficking to remain lawfully in the United States during their authorized period of stay.
A Potential Pathway to Permanent Residency
Under certain circumstances, eligible family members may qualify for derivative T nonimmigrant status, allowing them to seek immigration protection based on their relationship to the principal applicant.
For eligible survivors of human trafficking, the T Visa program may provide important immigration benefits and opportunities to rebuild their lives in the United States, including:
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