T Visa – Legal Aid For Immigrants Facing Exploitation

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What is a T Visa? And who is it for?

The T Visa is a crucial immigration benefit designed to protect victims of sexual abuse, human trafficking, and labor exploitation. Similar to the U Visa for victims of crimes in the United States, the T Visa offers a pathway to immigration benefits for those who have suffered abuse while in the country.

Often, incidents of abuse towards immigrants may unknowingly, grant eligibility for certain immigration benefits by means of a T Visa, and a solid foot in the door towards a green card.

Just like the U Visa for victims of crimes in the United States, there is a large range of incidents and crimes which can meet criteria for a T Visa in the United States.

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What are examples of cases of abuse which meet the criteria for a T Visa?

Perhaps someone transports an immigrant into the United States, and during the process, the immigrant suffers from abuses like sexual abuse, or human trafficking.

An immigrant is recruited to work in the United States under false pretenses, promising fair wages and decent working conditions. Upon arrival, the immigrant is subjected to forced labor, exploitation, and physical abuse by their employer.

A person is brought to the United States with a J-1 Visa to work as an Au Pair, but shortly after arriving they experience verbal, physical, and emotional abuse on a regular basis, with threats of deportation from the employer.

An individual is coerced into engaging in criminal activities by a human trafficking ring, such as drug smuggling, prostitution, or theft.

A person is coerced into a relationship against their will and subsequently experiences physical, sexual, and emotional abuse or threats of deportation from someone who is a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.

What is trafficking?

Human trafficking: When someone recruits, harbors, transports, provides, solicits, patronizes, or obtains a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act, where the commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or the person being induced to perform such act is under 18 years of age; or

Labor trafficking: When someone recruits, harbors, transports, provides, or obtains a person for labor or services using force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery.

What are some of the requirements for applying for a T Visa?

It is noteworthy that some requirements may be exonerated.

These are the general requirements for a T Visa, but some requirements may be excused, such as if the victim was not physically or psychologically capable of assisting police in investigation.

What are the benefits obtained from a T Visa?

One of the first benefits a T-Visa applicant will be able to receive is the “prima facia.” This determination protects the applicant from deportation while the application is pending. They may apply for a work permit, a social security number, a driver’s license and in some cases, applicants may be eligible for medical insurance and government assistance.
The ability to travel outside the US and return legally.
The applicant’s family may also benefit from the T-Visa, including the spouse, parents of the victims under 21 years of age, and the children of the victim under 21 years of age.
After maintaining T nonimmigrant status for 3 years, T Visa holders may be eligible to become a lawful permanent resident and apply for a green card. After 5 years, you may also become eligible for citizenship.

Overall, the T Visa serves as a lifeline for survivors of abuse, providing crucial protections and opportunities for a better future.

For expert guidance on obtaining a T Visa, consult with our skilled immigration lawyers at Xavier Law Firm in Bellflower, CA. With over 20 years of experience in immigration law, our team is dedicated to assisting victims of abuse with tailored solutions to meet their needs. Whether you need assistance with the T Visa application process or have questions about your eligibility, our knowledgeable immigration attorneys are here to help you on your immigration journey in the United States.

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