Form I-914 – Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (Victims of Human Trafficking)

TITLE: Form I-914 – Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (Victims of Human Trafficking)

WHAT IT IS:

Form I-914 is the application for T nonimmigrant status. It lets certain victims of severe human trafficking ask for temporary permission to stay and work in the United States. If approved, you receive immigration benefits and protection from removal.

WHO NEEDS IT:

You may file Form I-914 if you are a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons (human trafficking) and you meet these requirements listed by USCIS:

- You have been a victim of a severe form of trafficking.

- You are physically present in the United States, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or at a U.S. port of entry because you were trafficked.

- You have complied with any reasonable request from law enforcement to help in an investigation or prosecution of the trafficking acts. This requirement does not apply if you were under 18 years old at the time of victimization or if you are unable to cooperate because of physical or psychological trauma.

- You would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm if you were removed from the United States.

You may also use Form I-914, Supplement A, to request T status for certain eligible family members. If you (or your family member) are inadmissible, you can file Form I-192 to apply for a waiver.

HOW TO FILE:

1. Get the current form. Download Form I-914 and its instructions from www.uscis.gov/i-914. The current edition date is 01/20/25 (find it at the bottom of any form page). If you print the form, make sure every page shows the same edition date and page numbers, and that no pages are missing. Using a different or incomplete edition can cause rejection.

2. Complete Form I-914. Fill out all required information clearly. Sign the form.

3. Gather your evidence. The instructions list required supporting documents. This normally includes:

- A personal statement.

- Evidence that you are or have been a victim of a severe form of trafficking.

- Evidence that you are physically present in the U.S., American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, or at a port of entry because of the trafficking.

- Evidence that you complied with any reasonable law enforcement request (unless exempt because of age or trauma).

- Evidence that you would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm if removed.

- If you are inadmissible, include Form I-192 (Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant).

- If you are applying for family members, include Form I-914, Supplement A, with evidence of the claimed relationship and any additional documents about danger of retaliation (such as a description of the danger, previous advance parole documentation, or other credible evidence).

Do not send original documents unless the form instructions specifically ask for them. Send copies.

4. Translate foreign-language documents. If any document is not in English, you must include a complete English translation. You must also include a signed statement from the translator certifying that the translation is accurate and that the translator is competent to translate from that language into English.

5. Pay the filing fee. Check the USCIS Fee Schedule page for the correct amount (the source text does not list the fee here). Include the correct payment method with your application.

6. Mail your application to the correct USCIS Lockbox based on the state where you live.

- If you live in: Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming:

USCIS Elgin Lockbox

U.S. Postal Service: USCIS Attn: I-914, P.O. Box 4221, Carol Stream, IL 60197-4221

FedEx, UPS, or DHL: USCIS Attn: I-914 (Box 4221), 2500 Westfield Drive, Elgin, IL 60124-7836

- If you live in: Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Arizona, Armed Forces – America, Armed Forces – Europe, Armed Forces – Pacific, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Micronesia, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Northern Mariana Islands, Oklahoma, Oregon, Palau, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, West Virginia, or Outside the United States:

USCIS Phoenix Lockbox

U.S. Postal Service: USCIS Attn: I-914, P.O. Box 20200, Phoenix, AZ 85036-0200

FedEx, UPS, or DHL: USCIS Attn: I-914 (Box 20200), 2108 E. Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284-1806

FEES:

The source text does not list a specific fee. To find the current filing fee for Form I-914, visit the USCIS Fee Schedule page at www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-fees. (Check the official fee schedule; no waiver is mentioned in the source.)

CURRENT EDITION & DEADLINES:

The edition date shown on the form is 01/20/25. Always check the official USCIS page for the latest version before you file. There is no specific deadline listed in the source, but only the most current edition will be accepted.

COMMON MISTAKES:

- Using an old form edition. Check that every page shows the same edition date (01/20/25). A different or incomplete edition can cause USCIS to reject the application.

- Forgetting to sign the form. An unsigned application will be rejected.

- Sending original documents when not requested. Mail copies only unless the instructions explicitly ask for originals. Keep your original passports and certificates safe.

- Missing required evidence. USCIS lists key documents such as a personal statement, proof of trafficking victimization, proof of physical presence, and proof of cooperation with law enforcement (if applicable). Incomplete evidence can lead to delays or denial.

WHERE TO GET THE FORM:

Always download Form I-914 and its instructions directly from the official USCIS website: www.uscis.gov/i-914. That way you will always get the current version.

SOURCE: https://www.uscis.gov/i-914

DISCLAIMER: General info from USCIS, not legal advice — always verify on the official page and consult a licensed immigration attorney for your case. English is authoritative.