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Your story matters.
Your safety does too.

The T Visa may provide legal protection, work authorization, and a path toward stability and safety.

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woman in blue tank top standing beside white wall

Your story matters.
Your safety does too.

The T Visa may provide legal protection, work authorization, and a path toward stability and safety.

Book a confidential consultation

woman in blue tank top standing beside white wall

Your story matters.Your safety does too.

The T Visa may provide legal protection, work authorization, and a path toward stability and safety.

Book a confidential consultation

Have you been a victim of exploitation or human trafficking?

The T Visa can offer immigration protection to people who have been victims of human trafficking or severe exploitation in the United States. If you experienced abuse, coercion, or manipulation to work, travel, or live under unfair conditions, you may have legal options to protect yourself.

The T Visa can offer immigration protection to people who have been victims of human trafficking or severe exploitation in the United States. If you experienced abuse, coercion, or manipulation to work, travel, or live under unfair conditions, you may have legal options to protect yourself.

Exploitation by smugglers

Exploitation by smugglers

Labor exploitation

Labor exploitation

Exploitation or abuse at home

Exploitation or abuse at home

A new beginning is possible.

A new beginning is possible.

A new beginning is possible.

Check if you qualify

Check if you qualify

Check if you qualify

FAQs

These are some of the most common questions about the T Visa, the legal process, and who may qualify for this immigration protection.

These are some of the most common questions about the T Visa, the legal process, and who may qualify for this immigration protection.

Who can qualify for a T visa?

Each case is different, so it is important for an attorney to evaluate your specific situation. In general, our firm handles T visa cases that fall into three main categories: situations involving smugglers ("coyotes"), workplace situations or accidents, and living situations involving abuse (sometimes including domestic violence).

Do I need to file a report to apply?

Sometimes people do not have a police report or legal complaints about the harmful situations they have experienced. The good news is that this is not a requirement for a T visa. If it is necessary to submit a report to an agency with your T visa application, our office will take care of all of that. What is required of the person applying is being willing to cooperate with an investigation if that agency later decides to investigate the situation involving the abusers. In many cases, it is necessary to show cooperation with authorities, but there are important exceptions, especially when the victim has suffered trauma or faces risks. A lawyer can help you understand how this applies to your case.

Can I get a work permit with a T visa?

Yes. People who apply for or receive a T Visa may be eligible to obtain a work permit, which allows them to work legally in the United States while their case moves forward. Previously, applicants had to wait until the final review and approval of the T Visa application. However, due to a policy change in 2024, the T Visa now has a Bona Fide Determination (BFD) status program, similar to the one for the U Visa. This means that if the USCIS officer determines that your case is bona fide after the initial review, you may be able to apply for a work permit earlier while your application remains pending and awaits the final review and decision in your T Visa case.

How long does the process take?

Processing times can vary depending on each case and immigration’s workload. Some processes may take several months or longer. During a consultation, an attorney can give you a clearer idea based on your situation and case type. The USCIS website provides time estimates by application type—you can view them directly using the blue link below. Keep in mind that this range reflects the full process and is based on approximately 80% of cases processed by the agency.

Who can qualify for a T visa?

Each case is different, so it is important for an attorney to evaluate your specific situation. In general, our firm handles T visa cases that fall into three main categories: situations involving smugglers ("coyotes"), workplace situations or accidents, and living situations involving abuse (sometimes including domestic violence).

Do I need to file a report to apply?

Sometimes people do not have a police report or legal complaints about the harmful situations they have experienced. The good news is that this is not a requirement for a T visa. If it is necessary to submit a report to an agency with your T visa application, our office will take care of all of that. What is required of the person applying is being willing to cooperate with an investigation if that agency later decides to investigate the situation involving the abusers. In many cases, it is necessary to show cooperation with authorities, but there are important exceptions, especially when the victim has suffered trauma or faces risks. A lawyer can help you understand how this applies to your case.

Can I get a work permit with a T visa?

Yes. People who apply for or receive a T Visa may be eligible to obtain a work permit, which allows them to work legally in the United States while their case moves forward. Previously, applicants had to wait until the final review and approval of the T Visa application. However, due to a policy change in 2024, the T Visa now has a Bona Fide Determination (BFD) status program, similar to the one for the U Visa. This means that if the USCIS officer determines that your case is bona fide after the initial review, you may be able to apply for a work permit earlier while your application remains pending and awaits the final review and decision in your T Visa case.

How long does the process take?

Processing times can vary depending on each case and immigration’s workload. Some processes may take several months or longer. During a consultation, an attorney can give you a clearer idea based on your situation and case type. The USCIS website provides time estimates by application type—you can view them directly using the blue link below. Keep in mind that this range reflects the full process and is based on approximately 80% of cases processed by the agency.

View estimated processing times by type of procedure

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