U Visa & T Visa

Compassionate Legal Help for Victims of Crime and Trafficking — U Visa & T Visa Representation by ABP Law

At ABP LAW, we proudly stand with survivors of crime and human trafficking. Our mission is to help individuals not only seek protection and legal immigration status, but also find a path to safety and healing in the United States. Through the U Visa and T Visa programs, victims of qualifying crimes may be eligible for immigration relief—and, eventually, lawful permanent residency.

Whether you are a survivor of human trafficking, domestic violence, or other serious crimes, our attorneys will take the time to understand your case, explain your legal options, and guide you through each step of the application process with empathy, confidentiality, and experience.

What Is a T Visa?

A T Visa offers immigration protection to victims of human trafficking, allowing them to remain in the U.S. while assisting law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of their traffickers. Human trafficking includes both labor and sex trafficking, often involving the use of fraud, coercion, or force.

T Visa holders can:

• Remain in the U.S. for up to four years.
• Obtain work authorization and access to certain federal and state benefits.
• Apply for lawful permanent residency (Green Card) after three years or after the trafficking case concludes.

T Visa Eligibility Requirements:

• You are or were a victim of labor or sex trafficking.
• You are physically present in the U.S. or at a U.S. port of entry due to trafficking.
• You have complied with reasonable requests for assistance from law enforcement (with some exceptions for minors or victims of trauma).
• You would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm if removed from the U.S.

Certain family members—including spouses, children, parents, and siblings—may also qualify for derivative T Visas, especially if they are at risk of retaliation due to the victim’s cooperation with law enforcement.

What Is a U Visa?

The U Visa is designed for victims of certain qualifying crimes who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse and are willing to assist law enforcement in investigating or prosecuting those crimes.

U Visa holders may:

• Receive work authorization.
• Remain in the U.S. for up to four years.
• Apply for a Green Card after maintaining continuous presence for three years.

Qualifying Crimes Include (but are not limited to):

• Domestic violence
• Sexual assault
• Rape
• Kidnapping
• Human trafficking
• Felony assault
• Obstruction of justice or witness tampering
• Fraud, extortion, or blackmail
• Torture, incest, forced prostitution, and other related crimes

U Visa Eligibility Requirements:

• You are a victim of a qualifying criminal offense that occurred in the U.S. or violated U.S. law.
• You have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result.
• You have information about the crime.
• You are or will be helpful to law enforcement or government officials in investigating or prosecuting the crime.
• You are admissible to the U.S., or can request a waiver of inadmissibility by filing Form I-192.

Derivative U Visas are also available for certain qualifying family members. If you are under 21, you may include your parents and unmarried siblings under 18. If you are 21 or older, you may include your spouse and children.

How ABP Law Can Help You

Applying for a U Visa or T Visa can be a sensitive, time-intensive, and highly technical process. At ABP LAW, our attorneys are deeply experienced in working with survivors and trauma-informed practices. We:

• Evaluate your eligibility under U or T Visa criteria.
• Assist in gathering documentation and working with law enforcement for certification.
• File and monitor your application, including any required waivers for inadmissibility.
• Prepare you for interviews or requests for evidence.
• Support you in applying for a Green Card once eligible.

Take the First Step Toward Safety and Legal Stability

If you or someone you love has been the victim of trafficking or a serious crime, you don’t have to face the immigration system alone. Let ABP LAW stand with you, protect your rights, and help you pursue a safe and secure future.