Is a child eligible to apply for a T visa if they are victims of trafficking?
Yes, a child in Alaska who is a victim of trafficking is eligible to apply for a T visa. In order to qualify for a T visa, the individual must demonstrate that they are a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. The individual must also demonstrate that they are physically present in the United States, its territories, or in a country contiguous to the United States, because of the trafficking. Additionally, the individual must also demonstrate that they have complied with any reasonable requests for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of the traffickers. A T visa provides temporary protective status in the United States to victims of trafficking who are not already in lawful, permanent residence status. These victims of trafficking are eligible to apply for work authorization, and after three years in T visa status, may be eligible to apply for permanent residence (a green card). Furthermore, the victim and their family may be eligible for other public benefits like health care and counseling. The Alaska Office of Victims Rights can provide legal assistance to victims of trafficking who may be eligible for a T visa. This includes assistance with the application process and connecting victims with specialized services and support. It is important for victims to know they are not alone and to seek out help if they have been targeted for trafficking.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.En Alaska, los niños menores de edad que son víctimas del tráfico califican para solicitar una visa T de acuerdo con la Ley de Inmigración de los Estados Unidos. Una visa T le permite a una persona víctima de tráfico trabajar y residir en los Estados Unidos, aunque no es una visa de inmigración permanente. Para ser elegible para una visa T en Alaska, un niño debe ser víctima de tráfico humano o haber sufrido una violencia doméstica. Los menores de edad también deben haber sufrido el tráfico o la violencia dentro de los últimos cinco años. Además, la solicitud de la visa T debe entregarse dentro de los dos años desde la última vez que la víctima fue víctima del tráfico o de la violencia doméstica. Los niños también deben cooperar con la ley de inmigración y con las autoridades policiales que investigan el tráfico de personas. Si el niño cumple con todos estos requisitos, entonces es elegible para solicitar una visa T en Alaska. Además, los niños tienen el derecho de recibir asesoramiento legal de un abogado de inmigración experimentado que los pueda ayudar con el proceso.
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