T nonimmigrant status — trafficking victim

T nonimmigrant status (also known as a T visa)

provides temporary immigration protection to victims

of a severe form of trafficking in persons (also known

as human trafficking) who assist law enforcement

agencies in the detection, investigation, or

prosecution of this crime.

Noncitizen victims must:

• Be a victim of a severe form of trafficking in

• Be physically present in the United States on

account of the trafficking;

• Comply with any reasonable requests for

assistance from a law enforcement agency or other

certifying official in the detection, investigation, a waiver.

or prosecution of the crime (or qualify for an

exemption due to age or an exception due to

trauma suffered);

• Suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and

severe harm if removed from the United States; and

• Be admissible to the United States or qualify for

To apply for T nonimmigrant status, applicants must

file Form I-914. Applicants must be physically present

in the United States on account of the trafficking.

T nonimmigrant status is valid for 4 years and can be

extended in limited circumstances; recipients are also

eligible for employment authorization.

T nonimmigrants may be able to adjust their status

and become lawful permanent residents (obtain a

Green Card) if they qualify. Certain family members

may also be eligible for T nonimmigrant status.

To report suspected human

trafficking to Federal law

enforcement,

contact the HSI tip line at

866-347-2423

(866-DHS-2-ICE)

To contact the National Human

Trafficking Hotline, call

888-373-7888

Visit uscis.gov/humanitarian/victims-of-human-

trafficking-t-nonimmigrant-status for

All agencies within the Department of Homeland

Security (DHS), including U.S. Citizenship and

Immigration Services (USCIS), are legally prohibited

from disclosing that a victim has applied for the

types of immigration protection discussed in this

brochure, subject to certain exceptions.