USCIS has revised its Policy Manual to align with the Final Rule on T Nonimmigrant Status, enhancing protections for victims of severe forms of human trafficking. The T visa, which allows victims to stay in the U.S. for up to four years, offers critical protections and benefits, ensuring timely support for eligible applicants. Key updates in the guidance include:
- Expanded interpretation of the “any credible evidence” rule.
- A victim-centered, trauma-informed approach to adjudication.
- The introduction of the bona fide determination process for T visa applicants.
- Additional exceptions regarding physical presence requirements after trafficking-related departures.
- Clarifications around reporting requirements to law enforcement.
The updates are effective immediately, applying to applications filed or pending on or after August 28, 2024. For those who qualify, filing Form I-765 with Form I-914 may allow them to receive employment authorization while their case is being processed.
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If you or your family members have any questions about how immigration and nationality laws in the United States may affect you, or if you want to access additional information about immigration and nationality laws in the United States or Canada, please do not hesitate to contact the immigration and nationality lawyers at NPZ Law Group. You can reach us by emailing info@visaserve.com or by calling us at 201-670-0006 extension 104. We also invite you to visit our website at www.visaserve.com for more information.