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Yes, you may be able to get a T Visa without a police report. USCIS does not require a police report for every T Visa application. However, most applicants must show that they reported their trafficking to an appropriate law enforcement agency and complied with reasonable requests for assistance, unless an exception applies.
If you experienced trafficking but never filed a police report, other credible evidence may help support your application.
Reporting and cooperation matter, but a police report document is not the only way to show them. Under USCIS guidance, a single report to an agency with jurisdiction over the trafficking may be enough to meet the initial reporting requirement. You need credible evidence of the report, and anonymous reports generally don't count. You must also address any reasonable follow-up requests.
Your trafficker does not need to be arrested, charged, or convicted. USCIS, not the police, decides eligibility. The current rules are in 8 CFR Part 214, Subpart C, including § 214.208 on cooperation.
USCIS reviews your evidence as a whole. No single document guarantees approval.
| Evidence | What it can show |
|---|---|
| Personal statement (required with Form I-914) | What happened and why you meet each requirement |
| Messages, emails, voicemails | Threats, coercion, or deception |
| Pay records, schedules, contracts | Labor exploitation or unpaid wages |
| Medical or psychological records | Injuries and trauma linked to trafficking |
| Witness statements | Corroboration from people who know what happened |
| Agency or court documents | Labor complaints, protective orders, case records |
Example: If you experienced forced labor, texts from your employer threatening to report you, pay records showing withheld wages, and a coworker's statement could each support your account. These are examples, not proof of eligibility on their own.
Statement tip: Write in chronological order, include dates and places you remember, and explain how force, fraud, or coercion worked. If you can't recall details, say so honestly.
No. Supplement B is an optional declaration from a law enforcement official. It is not a police report. Federal guidance says officials with authority over trafficking cases can complete it, including prosecutors, judges, labor agencies, and children's protective services. The agency decides whether to sign, so don't rely on it as your only evidence.
If you apply without it, you must submit other credible evidence of your reporting and cooperation, or of an exception. Check the current Form I-914 instructions for filing requirements.
Fear of contacting law enforcement is common. You may qualify for an exception if:
Separately, USCIS considers whether a request for assistance was reasonable given your circumstances. An attorney can help you evaluate which applies.
A criminal record does not automatically disqualify you, and USCIS considers whether it is connected to the trafficking. Some inadmissibility grounds require a waiver, and waivers are not guaranteed.
Federal law restricts how DHS uses and shares information about T Visa applicants. See 8 U.S.C. § 1367 and 8 CFR § 214.216. These protections have limits, so discuss your situation with an immigration lawyer before you file.
Not having a police report does not necessarily prevent you from applying. At Serving Immigrants, our immigration legal team can review your circumstances, explain the evidence requirements, and help you understand whether an exception may apply.
Call (305) 924-1133 or request a consultation. Learn more on our T Visa .
Yes. You may qualify for a T Visa even if your trafficker was never arrested, charged, or convicted. USCIS evaluates your eligibility independently of the outcome of a criminal investigation.
However, you must still demonstrate that you meet the T Visa requirements. This generally includes providing evidence of severe human trafficking and showing that you complied with reasonable law enforcement requests, unless an exception applies. A personal statement, supporting documents, and other credible evidence may help establish your eligibility.
No. A police report generally documents information reported to law enforcement about an incident. Form I-914, Supplement B, is an optional declaration completed by an authorized official that may support your claim of human trafficking and cooperation with law enforcement.
You do not need Supplement B to apply for a T Visa. If you do not submit it, you must provide other credible evidence addressing the relevant eligibility requirements, including reporting and cooperation when applicable. USCIS makes the final decision, not the official completing the declaration.
Yes, potentially. There is no general T Visa filing deadline based solely on how many years have passed since the trafficking occurred. However, you must still meet all eligibility requirements, including demonstrating that your physical presence in the United States is on account of trafficking.
USCIS considers your current circumstances and the connection between your continued presence and the trafficking experience. Relevant evidence may include information about ongoing trauma, medical treatment, recovery, or other trafficking-related circumstances. The passage of time does not automatically disqualify you, but eligibility depends on the facts of your case.
You may still be able to apply for a T Visa without physical evidence such as photographs, contracts, or medical records. USCIS considers any credible evidence, including your required personal statement describing the trafficking experience.
Other evidence may include witness statements, communications, or records from organizations that assisted you. However, your statement must address the applicable eligibility requirements, and you generally need credible evidence of reporting and law enforcement cooperation unless you qualify for an exception. An immigration attorney can help identify available evidence and evaluate whether it is sufficient.
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