Humanitarian
Form I-914
Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T-Visa)
Filed by victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons to obtain T nonimmigrant status, which provides immigration relief, work authorization, and access to federal benefits.
- Filing fee
- No fee
- Biometrics
- No fee
Who can file
- Victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons
- Physically present in the U.S. on account of trafficking
- Have complied with reasonable requests from law enforcement (or qualify for an exception)
- Would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm upon removal
Send with it
- Personal statement describing trafficking experience
- Law enforcement certification (I-914 Supplement B) or secondary evidence
- Evidence of trafficking
- Evidence of physical presence due to trafficking
- Evidence of extreme hardship
Worth knowing
- No filing fee - completely free to apply
- You do not need to have a law enforcement certification if you can explain why
- T-visa holders may apply for a green card after 3 years
- Family members may be eligible for derivative T status
- Legal aid organizations often provide free representation
Common mistakes
- Not including a detailed personal statement
- Assuming law enforcement certification is always required
- Not applying for family members who are eligible
- Waiting too long to file
Questions
- How much does Form I-914 cost?
- USCIS charges no filing fee for Form I-914.
- How long does Form I-914 take?
- Typically 6 to 24 months, depending on the office and the category. Check the current USCIS times for your office before you plan around it.
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Fees are as published by USCIS. Confirm on USCIS's fee schedule (G-1055) before you pay - a wrong fee gets a filing rejected. General information, not legal advice.