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What do I need to know about the other forms and requirements for my application?

There are other forms and T visa requirements that require the help of an expert in immigration law to do be sure they are done correctly. It is easy to lose your case just because you didn’t know you had to send in a particular form, you didn’t understand the “lawyer-speak” questions on the forms you did send in, or you didn’t know that past behavior unrelated to your trafficking experience came under one of the “grounds of inadmissibility.” An experienced immigration lawyer will help you avoid these pitfalls and help you plan ahead for all of these barriers before you file. Again, remember that reading this WomensLaw.org section is not enough to file a successful T visa application on your own. To avoid USCIS denying your case and possibly putting you or your family members into immigration court proceedings, it is safer for you and your family to work with an attorney with experience in T visa cases.

To locate a local attorney, please visit our Finding a Lawyer page and enter your state. For national immigration organizations, go to our National Organizations - Immigration page.