Is a child eligible to apply for a T visa if they are victims of trafficking?

Yes, children who are victims of trafficking are eligible to apply for a T visa in New Jersey. The T visa was created to help victims of human trafficking who were brought to the United States either forcefully or through fraud or coercion. It is the first step towards becoming a lawful permanent resident of the United States. In order to be eligible for a T visa, a child must first demonstrate that they are a victim of human trafficking. This can include being brought to the United States to work without proper wages or benefits, being forced to work in dangerous or unethical conditions, or being tricked into providing labor or services. A child must also demonstrate that they were present in the United States as a direct result of being trafficked. The child must also show that they have suffered severe mental or physical abuse as a result of the human trafficking. Furthermore, the child must be willing to help law enforcement and government officials with the investigation and prosecution of the traffickers. Finally, the child must demonstrate that they would face extreme hardship if they were to be removed from the United States. When applying for a T visa, it is important that a child has all the proper documentation proving their status as victims of trafficking. This may include police reports, medical records, and affidavits. If approved, the T visa will allow a child to remain in the United States for up to four years. During this time, they will have the opportunity to apply for U.S. permanent resident status.

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Es posible que un niño se postule a una visa T si es víctima de tráfico. La visa T está disponible para aquellos que han sido víctimas de tráfico y quieren quedarse y trabajar en Estados Unidos. Para ser elegible para una visa T, un niño debe demostrar que ha sufrido una forma de trata por parte de un traficante, que fue obligado a realizar trabajos forzados o fue explotado sexualmente. Además, las víctimas deben demostrar que cooperaron con la investigación o el proceso legal relacionado con el tráfico y que les sucedió algo significativo a causa del tráfico. Hay algunos requisitos adicionales para los niños víctimas de tráfico. Estos niños deben demostrar que tienen al menos 15 años de edad para postularse a una visa T. Si los niños tienen menos de 15 años, deben presentar una solicitud de visa U. La visa U está destinada a aquellos que son testigos o víctimas de ciertos delitos, como violencia doméstica, y a aquellos que han sido objeto de trata de personas. Los niños que cumplan con los requisitos para obtener una visa T también pueden obtener su familia una visa derivada. Esto significa que su cónyuge y sus hijos menores de 21 años pueden tener un estatus legal en Estados Unidos si el niño es elegible para la visa T. Esto les ofrece una protección adicional y la posibilidad de solicitar una tarjeta verde, trabajar y obtener beneficios gubernamentales.

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