Maria came to the United States believing she would have a legitimate job opportunity, but quickly found herself trapped in a trafficking situation. After bravely escaping, she lived in fear of deportation and had nowhere to turn.
When Maria found our firm, she was traumatized and uncertain about her future. Our team immediately connected her with support services while we began building her T-Visa case. We worked closely with law enforcement and compiled extensive documentation of her trafficking experience.
Despite the challenges of her case, including limited law enforcement certification initially, we built a compelling application that demonstrated all statutory requirements. We submitted comprehensive evidence of her cooperation, physical presence, and the extreme hardship she would face if removed.
After 14 months of careful case management and responding to one Request for Evidence, Maria received her T-Visa approval. She now has work authorization, access to benefits, and a clear path to permanent residency.