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T-6 — Adult or Minor Child of a Derivative Family Member
VisasUnited StatesT-6 — Adult or Minor Child of a Derivative Family Member
United StatesUnited States•North America
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T-6 — Adult or Minor Child of a Derivative Family Member

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

At a Glance

Processing Time

2.5–3 years

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

4 years

Renewable
No dependents
PR pathway
No job offer needed
Remote work not required
Official Information
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Living in United States

Cost of Living
Baseline
Avg Salary$51,000
Quality of Life
186/200
Full Country Guide

Overview

For children of derivative family members (T-2, T-3, T-4, or T-5) of a T-1 trafficking victim.

The T-6 is a US humanitarian visa for adult or minor children of derivative T-visa holders (T-2 through T-5) who are themselves family members of a T-1 human trafficking victim. It is filed by the T-1 principal using Form I-914, Supplement A, and carries no filing fee.

Status is granted for 4 years and can be extended in limited circumstances via Form I-539. Work authorization requires a separate I-765 filing. After 3 years of continuous presence, holders may adjust to permanent residence alongside the T-1 principal.

This visa is ideal for children of T-2 through T-5 derivative holders who face retaliation risk due to the principal's escape from trafficking or cooperation with law enforcement.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant4 years
Extension increments4 years

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be the adult or minor child of a derivative family member (T-2, T-3, T-4, or T-5) of the T-1 principal applicant

Must face a present danger of retaliation as a result of the principal's escape from trafficking or cooperation with law enforcement

Proof of relationship

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Form I-914 (Supplement A)

Passport

DS-160 confirmation

Proof of relationship

Form I-797 (Notice of Action)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Provides protection for family of trafficking victims
  • Pathway to permanent residence

Worth Knowing

  • Very long processing times
  • Dependent on T-1 status
  • Ineligibility of the T-1 principal applicant
  • Failure to prove relationship
  • Failure to prove present danger of retaliation

Application Process

1

File I-914 Supplement A with USCIS

2

Wait for adjudication or BFD

3

Apply for visa at embassy if outside U.S.

Application Forms

I-914
Application for T Nonimmigrant Status
Fill online
I-914A
Application for Derivative T Nonimmigrant Status
Fill online

Verified Claims (27)

Last verified May 30, 2026
Application Steps
File I-914 Supplement A with USCIS; Wait for adjudication or BFD; Apply for visa at embassy if outsi…
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Blockers
Ineligibility of the T-1 principal applicant; Failure to prove relationship; Failure to prove presen…
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Can Convert To
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Fee Breakdown
none: 0 USD
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Fees
No Fee
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Forms
I-914, Supplement A
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Forms · I-914A · description
Application for Derivative T Nonimmigrant Status
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Forms · I-914A · name
I-914A
uscis.gov
Official Information
United States flag

Living in United States

Cost of Living
Baseline
Avg Salary$51,000
Quality of Life
186/200
Full Country Guide

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