T NONIMMIGRANT STATUS PACKET

FORM I-914 (PRINCIPAL) AND I-914A (DERIVATIVES)
COVER LETTER AND EVIDENCE CHECKLIST

Filing Overview

• Principal applicant: [NAME], A#: [A-NUMBER]
• Derivatives: [SPOUSE/CHILD/PARENT/SIBLING if eligible] with names/A#s.
• Trafficking type: [SEX/LABOR]; Location and period: [DETAILS]
• Physical presence on account of trafficking: [YES/NO with facts]
• Compliance with reasonable requests or exemption (minor/trauma): [DETAILS]
• Law enforcement endorsement (I-914B): [INCLUDED/NOT AVAILABLE - explain other evidence]

Packet Order (suggested)

1) Cover letter (this document).
2) Form I-914 (principal) signed.
3) Form I-914A for each derivative.
4) Form I-914B (if available) or alternate evidence of cooperation/trafficking.
5) Personal declaration detailing trafficking, force/fraud/coercion, escape, and cooperation.
6) Law enforcement records, police reports, court documents.
7) Medical/mental health evidence of harm.
8) Housing/employment records showing coercion, debt bondage, control.
9) Identity and relationship evidence: passports/IDs, birth/marriage certificates (translations if needed).
10) Evidence of presence on account of trafficking (timeline, shelter records, social worker letters).
11) G-28, G-1145, photos per USCIS specs.
12) Inadmissibility waiver (I-192) if needed.
13) Evidence for bona fide determination/EAD eligibility if applicable.

Cover Letter Body (sample)

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Date: [DATE]

USCIS VSC (T Visa Unit) [ADDRESS]

RE: Form I-914 Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (Principal: [NAME, A#]) and Derivative(s): [LIST]

Dear Sir/Madam:

Enclosed please find the T visa applications for the principal and any derivatives. The record establishes victimization through severe forms of trafficking, physical presence on account of trafficking, and compliance with law enforcement requests or applicable exceptions. Evidence is indexed as above.

Respectfully,
[NAME/ATTORNEY]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE] | [EMAIL]

Practice Notes

• Include trauma-informed declarations; avoid unnecessary detail that endangers safety.
• If I-914B unavailable, strengthen alternate evidence of trafficking and cooperation or exceptions.
• Consider continued presence requests and safety planning; use safe mailing addresses.
• File I-192 with any inadmissibility issues.
• Track derivative age/relationship requirements and caps.