HUMANITARIAN & SPECIAL PROTECTIONS

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a temporary immigration status granted to individuals from certain countries experiencing ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary conditions that make it unsafe for them to return. It allows eligible individuals to live and work in the U.S. legally for a designated period without fear of deportation.

The U visa is a nonimmigrant visa for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are willing to assist law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the crime. To qualify, the applicant must have been a victim of a qualifying crime such as domestic violence, human trafficking, or assault, must have suffered significant harm, and must cooperate with law enforcement. Additionally, they must be admissible to the U.S. or eligible for a waiver.

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This visa grants legal stay in the U.S. for up to four years, along with work authorization and the possibility of applying for a Green Card after three years. Certain family members may also qualify for derivative status.

The T visa, or T nonimmigrant status, provides temporary immigration relief to victims of severe human trafficking, allowing them to live and work in the U.S. while assisting law enforcement. To qualify, applicants must be victims of sex or labor trafficking, physically present in the U.S. due to trafficking, and generally cooperate with law enforcement unless exempt due to age or trauma. Certain family members, such as spouses and unmarried children under 21, may also qualify. The T visa is temporary but can be extended, and holders may apply for a Green Card after three years if eligible.