What is Form I 914 used for?

Use this form to request temporary immigration benefits if you are a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, also known as human trafficking.

What is Form I 914 Supplement B?

Form I-914, Supplement B, Declaration of Law Enforcement Officer for Victim of Trafficking in Persons. The Form I-914, Supplement B, is used by Federal Law Enforcement Officers to certify that the applicant is a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons.

What is Form I 918 used for?

You should use Form I-918, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status, to request temporary immigration benefits if you are a victim of certain qualifying criminal activity. You should also use Form I-918 if you received interim relief prior to publication of regulations regarding these benefits.

Who is eligible for U visa?

U.S. visas are available for crime victims who provide helpful information to investigating authorities. The Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 authorized two new visas: the “U” visa for immigrant victims of serious crimes and the “T” visa for victims of severe human trafficking.

What is au nonimmigrant status?

The U nonimmigrant status (U visa) is set aside for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or government officials in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity.

What happens if T visa is denied?

If your T visa application is denied, USCIS may put you into immigration proceedings known as “removal” or deportation proceedings. The government began doing this in the summer of 2019. Since immigration judges do not have the power to give people T visa status, there may be no way to avoid deportation (removal).

What should I do after visa approval?

If you are living in the U. S. when USCIS approves your application, your U nonimmigrant status starts when USCIS approves the application. If you are NOT living in the U.S. when USCIS approves your application, you have to apply for a visa and go to an interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

How many T visas are approved each year?

There is a limit of 5,000 T Visas available to victims of human trafficking each year. In recent years, the Department of Homeland Security has received approximately 2,000 applications per year, and has approved approximately 1,500 per year (see chart below).

What happens after T visa is approved?

Once a T visa is approved, the client is eligible for a range of public benefits, including cash assistance, TANF, medical assistance, SSI, and food stamps. If your client does not already have an open social services case with Tahirih, she should contact us.