T Visa vs. U Visa – Which Relief Is Right for You? - Rajat Shankar
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From Shankar & Associates PC - T Visa vs. U Visa – Which Relief Is Right for You? explains how survivors of trafficking or serious crimes in New York can determine which form of immigration relief best fits their circumstances. Rajat Shankar of Shankar & Associates PC, an immigration law firm in Plainview, NY, represents survivors seeking protection through either the T Visa or the U Visa, and the discussion covers how each path is designed for different situations and outcomes.
The episode walks through the core differences between the T Visa and U Visa, noting that the T Visa was created under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act to protect victims of severe trafficking, while the U Visa covers a broader range of qualifying crimes for victims who cooperate with law enforcement. Listeners will hear how USCIS caps principal applicants for each category, how derivative family members are treated differently under the caps, and how requirements involving the United States, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands can affect eligibility.
The conversation also outlines eligibility requirements for both visas, including the role of law enforcement cooperation, substantial harm, and admissibility or waiver considerations, and explains how these factors can overlap when trafficking is also a qualifying crime under the U Visa. Rajat Shankar, Esq., who earned his J.D. from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center and a B.A. in Mathematics from East Stroudsburg University, brings his personal immigration journey and experience handling cases involving Cancellation of Removal, Asylum, and Deportation Defense to the discussion.
Listeners seeking guidance on which form of relief may apply to their situation are encouraged to connect with Shankar & Associates PC, whose team evaluates each case's facts, evidence, and safety concerns before recommending a filing strategy. This episode offers a clear, informative look at how the T Visa and U Visa differ and how survivors in New York can begin considering their legal options with dignity and confidentiality throughout the process.
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