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USCIS Strengthens T Nonimmigrant Visa Program and Protections for Trafficking Victims

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DHS and USCIS announced a final rule strengthening the T nonimmigrant visa program for trafficking victims. The rule enhances integrity protections and ensures eligible victims of human trafficking can access benefits more quickly. This expands safeguards and streamlines access to stabilizing support.
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The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a final rule to strengthen the integrity of the T nonimmigrant status (T visa) and ensure eligible victims of human trafficking can access protections and stabilizing benefits on a timely manner.

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