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Special Considerations when Screening Youth for T Visa Eligibility

T visas are a crucial but often underutilized form of relief for youth who have survived trafficking. This advisory gives an overview of special considerations practitioners should keep in mind when screening youth for T visa eligibility. It gives helpful tips that practitioners can use to ensure that they fully assess a child’s eligibility while minimizing retraumatization.

Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Jul 2, 2021 Direct PDF available

Why it matters

Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from Immigrant Legal Resource Center on Consular; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.

Topics

Consular practice VAWA / U / T Children and SIJS

Workflows

VAWA, U, T, and survivor relief Children and SIJS Consular, visa, and 9 FAM

Forums

Cross-forum

Jurisdictions

National