Blog Category | Humanitarian immigration
T Visa Law Updates for Trafficking Victims
The T visa in the United States provides victims of severe human trafficking with temporary legal status and protection. With a T visa, victims can remain in the U.S. for up to four years, legally work, and possibly apply for a green card. In exchange for a T visa, victims...
What Crimes Qualify a Victim for a T Visa?
Most people are aware that T visas are available for individuals who are in the United States due to human trafficking. The non-immigrant status (T visa) protects victims of severe forms of trafficking: sex or labor trafficking. If you are a crime victim seeking immigration relief, our New York immigration...
How Do Immigrants Qualify for Asylum?
There are multiple humanitarian immigration programs in the United States. Those hoping to flee a war-torn country could apply for refugee status and gain legal approval to enter the country. Those subject to domestic violence or criminal activity in the United States may qualify for special visas as crime victims....
How U visas can help protect victims of violent crimes
Those who abuse their intimate partners, children and other family members or acquaintances are often very careful and deliberate in their behavior. Many abusers do not display their anger or violence in public settings and are selective about the people who experience mistreatment at their hands. Additionally, abusers frequently wait...