Allows victims of human trafficking who have complied with law enforcement and investigations to remain in the United States temporarily and access necessary services.
Allows survivors of trafficking to access work authorization and public benefits before the T-visa is fully adjudicated.
Available to victims of certain crimes who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse and are willing to assist law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of those crimes.
A status in which an individual has been granted authorization to live and work permanently in the United States.
The process where a Lawful Permanent Resident is granted citizenship after meeting certain requirements.
Certification Letter
Issued to foreign national adults who have experienced trafficking.
Child Eligibility Letter
Issued to foreign national minors including unaccompanied children who have experienced trafficking.
H-2A Visa
The H-2A program allows U.S. agricultural employers or agencies to hire foreign nationals to perform seasonal agricultural work in the United States to fill temporary agricultural jobs that domestic workers are unavailable or unwilling to do.
The H-2A program is a temporary agricultural worker visa program in the United States.
This program is designed to address temporary labor shortages in the agricultural sector. H-2A workers' period of stay in the United States is temporary, typically lasting up to one year, with extensions possible in certain circumstances.
Employers must meet certain requirements, including providing housing and transportation and adhering to wage and labor laws to participate in the H-2A program.
H-2B Visa
The H-2B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa program in the United States. It allows employers to hire foreign workers to fill temporary non-agricultural positions when they are unable to find qualified U.S. workers. These positions are typically seasonal, peak-load, intermittent, or one-time occurrences.
Employers must demonstrate that the need for foreign workers is temporary, that there are not enough U.S. workers available to fill the positions, and that employing H-2B workers will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers. The H-2B visa program is subject to an annual cap, which limits the number of visas issued each year.
H-2B visas are typically granted for a specific period and are tied to a specific job with a specific employer. Workers under the H-2B program are entitled to certain rights and protections, including fair wages, transportation reimbursement, and other benefits outlined by U.S. labor laws.
J-1 Visa
The J-1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa category in the United States designed for cultural and educational exchange programs. It allows foreign nationals to temporarily reside in the U.S. for the purpose of participating in approved exchange visitor programs. These programs cover a wide range of activities including studying, teaching, conducting research, or receiving training in various fields.
Participants in J-1 programs are expected to return to their home countries upon completion of their exchange program to share their experiences and apply the knowledge and skills gained during their time in the U.S.
J-1 visa participants are subject to specific program requirements and must adhere to the rules and regulations of their exchange program sponsor.
A-3 Visa
A-3 visas are given to personal employees, attendants, or domestic workers for diplomats and government officials workers who accompany or are employed while they are assigned to the United States.
The A-3 visa is a non-immigrant visa and is tied to the employer and the specific employment arrangement. Visa holders cannot change employers without obtaining a new visa.
G-5 Visa
The G-5 visa is a nonimmigrant visa. Individuals with G-5 visas work for the employees of those who hold G1-G4 visas, who are often diplomats, officials, or employees of international organizations. G-5 visa holders are typically employed to provide services such as childcare, housekeeping, or chauffeuring for the principal visa holder and their immediate family members.
A G-5 visa would also grant entrance to the immediate family members of the principal G-5 visa holder.
Similar to the A-3 visa, the G-5 visa is tied to the employer and the specific employment arrangement. Visa holders cannot change employers without obtaining a new visa.