Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act
of 2000 (VTVPA) Overview
Congress
passed the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection
Act of 2000 (VTVPA) in order to provide:
- individuals
who have been victimized in the most severe fashion with
the ability to: remain in the US (temporarily and in some
cases longer) and receive federal and state assistance;
- protections
for certain crime victims including victims of crimes
against women; and
- law
enforcement agencies with a comprehensive law that will
enable them to pursue the prosecution and conviction of
traffickers.
This
Webpage includes various INS and other federal agency links
to information about the VTVPA, implementation of the law,
and victim benefits and services.
Those who may be interested in this information include:
- victims
of a severe form of trafficking and non-governmental entities
who may be working with such victims;
- law
enforcement officers so that they may better understand
who is considered a victim of a severe form of trafficking;
and
- the
general public on how the US Government will pursue traffickers
of persons.
Applications
and Forms
Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (includes
Supplements for Immediate Family Members and Federal Law
Enforcement Officer's Declaration)
How Can I Check the Status of My Application?
To check the status of your application, you should be prepared
to provide the specific information about your application,
such as the ten-digit receipt number printed on your Form
I-797 or your Alien Registration Number, name, and date
of birth.
Can Anyone Help Me?
If advice is needed, you may contact a local lawyer for
a legal advice. Click Here to contact
a lawyer
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