DOJ Rule Could Affect Green Card Eligibility for T‑Visa Holders
Summary
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is proposing a new formal process for T-visa holders—victims of human trafficking—to request official letters confirming criminal investigations tied to their cases are complete. This certification can help these survivors apply for green cards sooner than the usual three-year wait.Key Facts
- T-visas allow trafficking survivors to stay in the U.S. for up to four years.
- Normally, T-visa holders must wait three years before applying for a green card.
- They can apply earlier if they get a certification that the related trafficking investigation or prosecution is finished.
- The DOJ’s proposal would create a clear system for requesting these certification letters.
- About 2,000 people might submit these requests each year, with each request taking around three hours.
- Over 9,000 T-visas were approved between 2021 and 2025 by the Department of Homeland Security.
- The DOJ is asking the public to comment on the new system for 60 days.
- The goal is to make the certification process more consistent and fair across different agencies.
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