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T-6 — Adult or Minor Child of a Derivative Family Member
United StatesUnited States•North America
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T-6 — Adult or Minor Child of a Derivative Family Member

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

At a Glance

Processing Time

2.5–3 years

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

4 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information
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Living in United States

Cost of Living
Baseline
Avg Salary$52,000
Quality of Life
185/200
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Overview

For children of derivative family members (T-2, T-3, T-4, or T-5) of a T-1 trafficking victim.

The T-6 is a US humanitarian visa for adult or minor children of derivative T-visa holders (T-2 through T-5) who are themselves family members of a T-1 human trafficking victim. It is filed by the T-1 principal using Form I-914, Supplement A, and carries no filing fee.

Status is granted for 4 years and can be extended in limited circumstances via Form I-539. Work authorization requires a separate I-765 filing. After 3 years of continuous presence, holders may adjust to permanent residence alongside the T-1 principal.

This visa is ideal for children of T-2 through T-5 derivative holders who face retaliation risk due to the principal's escape from trafficking or cooperation with law enforcement.

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Stay & Extensions

Initial grant4 years
Extension increments4 years

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be the adult or minor child of a derivative family member (T-2, T-3, T-4, or T-5) of the T-1 principal applicant

Must face a present danger of retaliation as a result of the principal's escape from trafficking or cooperation with law enforcement

Proof of relationship

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Form I-914 (Supplement A)

Passport

DS-160 confirmation

Proof of relationship

Form I-797 (Notice of Action)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Provides protection for family of trafficking victims
  • Pathway to permanent residence

Worth Knowing

  • Very long processing times
  • Dependent on T-1 status
  • Non-qualification of the T-1 principal applicant
  • Failure to prove relationship
  • Failure to prove present danger of retaliation

Application Process

1

File I-914 Supplement A with USCIS

2

Wait for adjudication or BFD

3

Apply for visa at embassy if outside U.S.

Application Forms

I-914
Application for T Nonimmigrant Status
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I-914A
Application for Derivative T Nonimmigrant Status
Fill online

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