The public charge rule, a test for immigrants coming to the US and for some immigrants in the US who are applying for a green card for the first time, is now in effect.

To learn more, see our Public Charge Section.

Crime and Trafficking Victims

Browse the resources below for this topic.

Fact Sheets

Immigration Relief for Victims of Family Violence
Read this in: Chinese / 中文
Victims of Crimes and “U Visas”
Read this in: English, Spanish / Español
Now that you are a U Nonimmigrant: Warnings, Rights and Responsibilities
Read this in: English, Somali / Soomaali, Spanish / Español

Other Resources

Helpful Websites

Minnesota Day One Crisis Hotline
Author: Minnesota Day One Crisis Hotline

For free and confidential help, call the Minnesota Day One Crisis Hotline at 1.866.223.1111. Whether you’re experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault or sexual violence, human trafficking or simply questioning aspects of your relationship, advocates are available 24/7 to listen and give information and resources.

Go to the website: Minnesota Day One Crisis Hotline
Labor Trafficking Self-Assessment Guide for service providers and helpers
Author: The Advocates for Human Rights

Guide for using and distributing the labor trafficking self assessment cards to potential victims. 

Go to the website: Guide for Self-Assessment Cards

Q & A

Help for sexual exploitation and trafficking
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