What is a T visa?
A T visa is a form of immigration relief available to victims of severe human trafficking in the United States. It was created in 2000 by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) in an effort to help those who were victims of a serious crime. The T visa offers temporary and long-term protection to those who were trafficked into the US, as well as their families. In order to qualify for a T visa, applicants must demonstrate that they are victims of a serious crime, such as human trafficking, and that they are helpful in the investigation or prosecution of a trafficking-related crime. Those applying for the visa must also meet other eligibility criteria, such as having a qualifying relative, having been present in the U.S. for a certain amount of time, and having not committed certain crimes. In California, the legal requirements for obtaining a T visa are the same as those in the rest of the United States. However, California has additional resources available to help potential applicants. For example, the California Department of Justice offers the Human Trafficking Resource Center, which provides legal counsel and guidance to California victims of trafficking. Additionally, some government-funded legal aid organizations in California specialize in immigration law, and can provide assistance in filing for a T visa.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.Una visa T es una visa emitida por el gobierno de Estados Unidos para aquellas personas que han sido víctimas de trata de personas en el país. Esta visa es exclusivamente para aquellas personas que viven en los Estados Unidos y que han sufrido trata de personas en el país, con el fin de permitirles trabajar y residir legalmente en el país mientras reciben ayuda para recuperarse de la experiencia. En California, el proceso para obtener una visa T depende del condado. En algunos condados, una persona que cree que es víctima de trata de personas debe primero contactar a la línea de ayuda de trata de personas de 24 horas de la Oficina de Servicios de Inmigración y Ciudadanía (USCIS) para recibir información sobre cómo puede solicitar esta visa. En otros condados, la persona debe primero presentar una petición ante la Oficina para solicitar que se determine su estatus de víctima de trata de personas antes de que pueda solicitar la visa T. Una vez que una persona es considerada como víctima de trata de personas, se le otorgará una visa T, que le permitirá trabajar y residir legalmente en los Estados Unidos por un período de cuatro años. Durante este tiempo, la persona también recibirá asistencia, Gastos médicos y servicios de rehabilitación para ayudarla a recuperarse de la experiencia. Al final de los cuatro años, la persona podrá solicitar la residencia permanente si cumple con los requisitos aplicables.
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