Crime and Trafficking Victims

These cards contain five simple questions to help you see if your situation might be labor trafficking and decide if you want to seek help. Survivor self-assessment cards, also available in Arabic, French, Indonesian, Khmer, Malay, Mandarin, Spanish, Swahili, Vietnamese.Is someone holding your personal documents for you? (I.D., passport, or papers) Does someone else control the decisions you make about your life? (Where you go; where you live; who you talk to; when you see your family; whether you take breaks at work; whether you work when you are sick or injured; or how you spend your money) Do you owe money to your boss, the person who hired you, or the person who helped you find the job? (Money is taken directly from your pay to cover a debt or for travel; the amount you owe increases; or the amount you owe does not decrease) Are you receiving all your pay? (Not paid at all; not paid on time; not paid as promised; or paid in housing, food, or other things but not money) Are you afraid something bad will happen to you or someone else if you leave your work?Call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center 24-hour hotline (888-373-7888) to find help in your area.

Information from USCIS about certain crime victims' eligibility for U Nonimmigrant Status (U Visas) and how to apply

If you or someone you know is being sexually exploited or trafficked, contact the Day One Hotline to get help, get safe and get support. Call 1-866-223-1111 or text 612-399-9995.

The Unaccompanied Children Resource Center offers free help and information for advocates and immigrants.  Scroll down at this link for information about who can stay in the United States, how to take good care of your case, what happens in immigration court, and living in the United States.

Immi is an online screening tool and legal information website, also available in Spanish, that helps immigrants in the U.S. understand their legal options. It is free and confidential. Start by completing the online interview to understand your immigration options. At the end, you will receive personalized results that explain your immigration options, as well as why you might qualify and potential risks.  Or browse the Learning Center for information about your rights and about different types of immigration status.

Information about human trafficking and hotline for victims/survivors