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T Visa Attorneys: Immigration Help For Human Trafficking Victims

T visas offer a lifeline for survivors of human trafficking in the United States. These visas provide temporary legal status and a path to permanent residency for individuals who have endured exploitation.

At The Law Offices of Polizzotto & Polizzotto, LLC, our T visa attorneys can help you explore whether this option is available to you. We’ve been helping prospective immigrants across New York City and nationwide since 1962. Our award-winning lawyers are committed to doing right by our clients. We take the time to build long-lasting relationships, treating every client like family and working tirelessly to help them achieve their immigration dreams.

What Are T Visas?

A T visa offers protection and immigration relief to individuals who have been victims of human trafficking. It allows survivors who are physically present in the U.S. due to human trafficking to remain in the country and potentially obtain a green card (lawful permanent residence) through adjustment of status.

Who Is Eligible For A T Visa?

To be eligible, you must meet certain requirements, including:

Proof of trafficking: You must provide evidence that you were a victim of a severe form of trafficking, such as forced labor, sex trafficking or other forms of exploitation.
Presence in the U.S.: You need to be physically present in the U.S. as a result of the trafficking.
Cooperation with law enforcement (if applicable): Unless you are under 18 years old or have a disability that prevents you from cooperating, you must be willing to assist law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the traffickers.
Extreme hardship: You must demonstrate that returning to your home country would cause extreme and unusual hardship.

Additionally, you must meet other eligibility requirements in order to obtain further immigration relief, such as a green card. Our T visa attorneys can walk you through these and help you pursue a status that will ensure your long-term ability to live and work in the U.S.

T Visa Benefits And Application Process

If approved, a T visa grants you permission to live and work legally in the U.S., typically for up to four years. After three years, you may be eligible to apply for a green card (lawful permanent residence), which allows you to permanently reside in the United States. A green card is also a path to citizenship.

The process of obtaining a T visa can be complex and requires meticulous attention to detail. We understand the sensitive nature of these cases. Our T visa attorneys will work closely with you to gather evidence, prepare a compelling application and guide you through every step of the process.