T visa

A T visa is a type of visa allowing certain victims of human trafficking and immediate family members to remain and work temporarily in the United States if they agree to assist law enforcement in testifying against the perpetrators.

Background

The United States government estimates that each year up to 50,000 people are trafficked illegally into the United States against their will, mostly women and children who are brought as sex slaves.[1] As a response, it enacted the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (VTVPA), which, among other things, allows such people to apply for 3-year temporary visas that lead to permanent resident status. In 2006, Congress modified 8 CFR 214.11(p) to now have the T-visa to be for 4 years. Although 5,000 are available per year, only 2,000 had been issued as of January, 2009.[2]

Eligibility

Related visas include:

References

  1. "Department of Justice issues T visa to protect women, children and all victims of human trafficking". United States Department of Justice. January 24, 2002. Retrieved 2007-08-08.
  2. Mark P. Lagon. "Mark P. Lagon: Law and Morality of Human Trafficking". Fora.TV.
  3. York, Harlan (November 29, 2013). "T Visa: 5 Things You Have To Know". Retrieved 2015-06-08.

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