diff --git a/t_visa_trends_team1/Deliverable 1/result.csv b/t_visa_trends_team1/Deliverable 1/result.csv new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9756d9c --- /dev/null +++ b/t_visa_trends_team1/Deliverable 1/result.csv @@ -0,0 +1,234 @@ +url,file_name,ID,date,decision,status,order,is_family,desc +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/SEP172020_01D12101.pdf,SEP172020_01D12101.pdf,9044770,SEP172020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application). On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and previously submitted evidence, asserting her eligibility. We review the questions in this matter de nova. See Matter of Christa's Inc., 26 l&N Dec. 537, 537 n.2 (AAO 2015). Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/SEP172020_02D12101.pdf,SEP172020_02D12101.pdf,6288405,SEP172020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application). On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence, asserting his eligibility. We subsequently issued a notice of intent to dismiss (NOID), and the Applicant timely responded with additional evidence. We review the questions in this matter de nova. See Matter of Christa's Inc., 26 l&N Dec. 537, 537 n.2 (AAO 2015). Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/SEP112020_01D12101.pdf,SEP112020_01D12101.pdf,6500174,SEP112020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for Family Member of T-1 Recipient The Applicant seeks nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an eligible family member of a T-1 nonimmigrant under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) § 101(a)(15)(T)(ii), 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(T)(ii). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914 Supplement A, Application for Family Member of T-1 Recipient (derivative T application) and the matter is now before us on appeal. The appeal wi 11 be rejected. The Director denied the derivative T application filed on the Derivative's behalf because the Applicant's Form 1-914, Application for T Non immigrant Status",The appeal is rejected.,True,"The Applicant seeks nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an eligible family member of a T-1 nonimmigrant under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) § 101(a)(15)(T)(ii), 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(T)(ii). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914 Supplement A, Application for Family Member of T-1 Recipient (derivative T application) and the matter is now before us on appeal. The appeal wi 11 be rejected. The Director denied the derivative T application filed on the Derivative's behalf because the Applicant's Form 1-914, Application for T Non immigrant Status, was denied. As a result of that denial, the Applicant was unable to establish that the Derivative was an eligible family member of a T-1 nonimmigrant, as per 8 C.F.R. § 214.ll(a). Although we have appellate jurisdiction over Form 1-914 Supplement A, the derivative of a visa application is not an affected party and may not file an appeal of his or her denied derivative T application. See 8 C.F.R. § 103.3(a)(l)(iii)(B). Only the applicant of a Form 1-914 Supplement A may ti le an appeal of the denial of the derivative T application. See id. If the derivative tiles the Form 1-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion, the appeal must be rejected as improperly filed pursuant to 8 C.F.R. § 103.3(a)(2)(v)(A)(l). Here, the Form 1-290B appealing the Director's decision was signed by the Derivative. As noted, the Derivative is not an affected party to the application by regulation. Accordingly, the appeal was improperly filed and must be rejected. ORDER: The appeal is rejected." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/SEP092020_02D12101.pdf,SEP092020_02D12101.pdf,6431583,SEP092020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for Family Member of T-1 Recipient The Petitioner seeks nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an eligible family member of a T-1 nonimmigrant under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) § 101(a)(15)(T)(ii), 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(T)(ii). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914 Supplement A, Application for Family Member of T-1 Recipient (derivative T application) and the matter is now before us on appeal. The appeal wi 11 be rejected. The Director denied the derivative T application filed on the Derivative's behalf because the Applicant's Form 1-914, Application for T Non immigrant Status",The appeal is rejected.,True,"the Applicant's Form 1-914, Application for T Non immigrant Status, was denied. As a result of that denial, the Applicant was unable to establish that the Derivative was an eligible family member of a T-1 nonimmigrant, as per 8 C.F.R. § 214.ll(a). Although we have appellate jurisdiction over the Form 1-914 Supplement A, the derivative of a visa application is not an affected party and may not file an appeal of his or her denied derivative T application. See 8 C.F.R. § 103.3(a)(l)(iii)(B). Only the applicant of a Form 1-914 Supplement A may ti le an appeal of the denial of the derivative T application. See id. If the derivative tiles the Form 1-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion, the appeal must be rejected as improperly filed pursuant to 8 C.F.R. § 103.3(a)(2)(v)(A)(l). Here, the Form 1-290B appealing the Director's decision was signed by the Derivative. As noted, the Derivative is not an affected party to the petition by regulation. Accordingly, the appeal was improperly filed and must be rejected. ORDER: The appeal is rejected." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/SEP092020_01D12101.pdf,SEP092020_01D12101.pdf,06479121,SEP092020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The decision of the Director is withdrawn.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), and the matter is now before us on appeal. Upon de nova review, we will remand the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/AUG312020_01D12101.pdf,AUG312020_01D12101.pdf,6035057,AUG312020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Applicant for T Nonimmigrant Status",The application is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that the Applicant's physical presence in the United States is on account of trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief asserting his eligibility. We review the questions in this matter de nova. See Matter of Christa's Inc., 26 l&N Dec. 537, 537 n.2 (AAO 2015). Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/JUL302020_01D12101.pdf,JUL302020_01D12101.pdf,3113029,JUL302020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that the Applicant is a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and therefore did not establish that she is physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. In addition, the Director concluded that the Applicant was inadmissible to the United States and the applicable ground of inadmissibility had not been waived. The Applicant thereafter filed this appeal and simultaneously filed a motion to reconsider and a second motion to reopen and reconsider with the Director, who dismissed the motions. 1 On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief, additional evidence, and copies of previously submitted evidence, asserting her eligibility. We review the questions in this matter de novo. See Matter of Christo 's Inc., 26 l&N Dec. 53 7, 53 7 n.2 (AAO 2015). Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/JUL222020_01D12101.pdf,JUL222020_01D12101.pdf,9438173,JUL222020,Motion on Administrative Appeals Office Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonirnmigrant Status",The motion to reopen is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonirnmigrant classification as a v1ct1m of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonirnmigrant Status (T application), because the record established the Applicant's inadmissibility and his Form 1-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonirnmigrant (T waiver application), requesting a waiver of the grounds of inadmissibility, had been denied. We dismissed the Applicant's subsequent appeal and the matter is now before us on a combined motion to reopen and motion to reconsider. In these proceedings, it is the Applicant's burden to establish eligibility for the requested benefit by a preponderance of the evidence. Upon review, we will dismiss the motion to reopen and motion to reconsider." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/JUL222020_03D12101.pdf,JUL222020_03D12101.pdf,6500168,JUL222020,Motion on Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The motion to reopen is granted.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that that the Applicant had not demonstrated that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, is physically present in the United States on account of the claimed trafficking, and had complied with reasonable requests for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of the trafficking. 1 We dismissed the Applicant's subsequent appeal, and the matter is now before us on a combined motion to reopen and motion to reconsider. In these proceedings, it is the Applicant's burden to establish eligibility for the requested benefit. 8 C.F.R. § 214.l l(d)(5); Matter ofChawathe, 25 l&N Dec. 369, 375 (AAO 2010). Upon review, we will grant the motion to reopen and remand the matter to the Director for further proceedings. The motion to reconsider is moot." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/JUL222020_02D12101.pdf,JUL222020_02D12101.pdf,5032762,JUL222020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant did not establish that he was the victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, is physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking, and would suffer extreme hardship if removed. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and reasserts his eligibility. In these proceedings, it is the Applicant's burden to establish eligibility for the requested benefit. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/JUL092020_01D12101.pdf,JUL092020_01D12101.pdf,8409282,JUL092020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 10l(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that the Applicant was the victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, and therefore also did not establish his eligibility for T classification under additional grounds of eligibility. In addition, the Director determined that the Applicant is inadmissible to the United States and his Form 1-192, Application for Advance Pennission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant (waiver application), submitted to waive this inadmissibility had not been granted. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief asserting his eligibility. We review the questions in this matter de nova. See Matter of Christo 's Inc., 26 l&N Dec. 537, 537 n.2 (AAO 2015). Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/JUL012020_01D12101.pdf,JUL012020_01D12101.pdf,2920526,JUL012020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that the Applicant was physically present in the United States on account of having been a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence, asserting his eligibility. We review the questions in this matter de novo. See Matter ofChristo's Inc., 26 l&N Dec. 537,537 n.2 (AAO 2015). Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/JUN242020_06D12101.pdf,JUN242020_06D12101.pdf,6361136,JUN242020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914-Supplement A, Application for Qualifying Family Member of a T-1 Nonimmigrant The Applicant, who seeks ""T-1"" nonimmigrant classification for himself, also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T-1 status",The decision of the Director is withdrawn.,True,"The Applicant, who seeks ""T-1"" nonimmigrant classification for himself, also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T-1 status under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) section 10l(a)(l5)(T)(ii), 8 U.S.C. § l 10l(a)(15)(T)(ii). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914 -Supplement A, Application for Qualifying Family Member of a T-1 Nonimmigrant (T derivative application), concluding that because the Applicant's Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application) had been denied, the Derivative was ineligible as the immediate family member of a T-1 nonimmigrant. Upon de nova review, we will remand the matter to the Director. Approval of the T derivative application is contingent upon the approval of the principal T application. See 8 C.F.R. § 214.11(0)(9), (s)(5). The Director denied the Applicant's T application. In separate proceedings, we sustained the appeal of that denial. Because the Director denied the T derivative application solely on the ground that the principal T application was denied, we will remand the matter for the Director to consider whether the Derivative meets the remaining eligibility requirements for nonimmigrant classification as the immediate relative of a T nonimmigrant pursuant to section 101(a)(15)(T)(ii) of the Act. ORDER: The decision of the Director is withdrawn. The matter is remanded for the entry of a new decision consistent with the foregoing analysis." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/JUN242020_04D12101.pdf,JUN242020_04D12101.pdf,6361239,JUN242020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914-Supplement A, Application for Qualifying Family Member of a T-1 Nonimmigrant The Applicant, who seeks ""T-1"" nonimmigrant classification for himself, also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T-1 status",The decision of the Director is withdrawn.,True,"The Applicant, who seeks ""T-1"" nonimmigrant classification for himself, also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T-1 status under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) section 10l(a)(l5)(T)(ii), 8 U.S.C. § l 10l(a)(15)(T)(ii). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914 -Supplement A, Application for Qualifying Family Member of a T-1 Nonimmigrant (T derivative application), concluding that because the Applicant's Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application) had been denied, the Derivative was ineligible as the immediate family member of a T-1 nonimmigrant. Upon de nova review, we will remand the matter to the Director. Approval of the T derivative application is contingent upon the approval of the principal T application. See 8 C.F.R. § 214.11(0)(9), (s)(5). The Director denied the Applicant's T application. In separate proceedings, we sustained the appeal of that denial. Because the Director denied the T derivative application solely on the ground that the principal T application was denied, we will remand the matter for the Director to consider whether the Derivative meets the remaining eligibility requirements for nonimmigrant classification as the immediate relative of a T nonimmigrant pursuant to section 101(a)(15)(T)(ii) of the Act. ORDER: The decision of the Director is withdrawn. The matter is remanded for the entry of a new decision consistent with the foregoing analysis." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/JUN242020_02D12101.pdf,JUN242020_02D12101.pdf,624623,JUN242020,Motion on Administrative Appeals Office Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The motion to reconsider is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant did not provide clear evidence regarding her claimed trafficking, and therefore had not established that she was the victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. We dismissed the Applicant's subsequent appeal. On a motion to reconsider, the Applicant submits a brief and a new translation of her personal statement. The Applicant bears the burden of proof in these proceedings. Upon review, we will dismiss the motion to reconsider." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/JUN242020_07D12101.pdf,JUN242020_07D12101.pdf,6247193,JUN242020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant is not physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking in persons. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and reasserts his eligibility. We review the questions in this matter de nova. See Matter of Christo 's Inc., 26 l&N Dec. 537, 537 n.2 (AAO 2015). Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/JUN242020_05D12101.pdf,JUN242020_05D12101.pdf,6246073,JUN242020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The appeal is sustained.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant is not physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking in persons. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and reasserts his eligibility. Upon de nova review, we will sustain the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/JUN242020_01D12101.pdf,JUN242020_01D12101.pdf,9435010,JUN242020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The decision of the Director is withdrawn.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant did not establish that she is physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking in persons. The Director also concluded that the Applicant is inadmissible. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and alleges that the Director's decision was in error. In these proceedings, it is the Applicant's burden to establish eligibility for the requested benefit. Upon de nova review, we will remand the matter to the Director." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/JUN242020_03D12101.pdf,JUN242020_03D12101.pdf,5600239,JUN242020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The decision of the Director is withdrawn.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that the Applicant is physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking in persons. The Director also concluded that the Applicant is inadmissible. Upon de nova review, we will remand the matter to the Director." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/JUN012020_01D12101.pdf,JUN012020_01D12101.pdf,8361007,JUN012020,Motion on Administrative Appeals Office Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The motion to reconsider is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Applicant's Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application). We dismissed the Applicant's appeal, and dismissed a subsequent motion to reconsider as untimely filed. 1 The matter is now before us on a second motion to reconsider. Upon review, we will dismiss the motion." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/JUN022020_01D12101.pdf,JUN022020_01D12101.pdf,3520564,JUN022020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 10l(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that the Applicant is physically present in the United States on account of having been a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. In addition, the Director concluded that the Applicant was inadmissible to the United States and the applicable grounds of inadmissibility had not been waived. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief, additional evidence, and copies of previously submitted evidence, and asserts her eligibility. We review the questions in this matter de nova. See Matter of Christo 's Inc., 26 I&N Dec. 537, 537 n.2 (AAO 2015). Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/APR242020_01D12101.pdf,APR242020_01D12101.pdf,5845586,APR242020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The decision of the Director is withdrawn.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 10l(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that the Applicant was the victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and is physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. In addition, the Director determined that the Applicant is inadmissible to the United States and her Form 1-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant (waiver application), to waiver her inadmissibility had not been granted. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief asserting her eligibility. We review the questions in this matter de nova. See Matter of Christo 's Inc., 26 l&N Dec. 537, 537 n.2 (AAO 2015). Upon de nova review, we will remand this matter for further proceedings consistent with this decision." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/APR232020_01D12101.pdf,APR232020_01D12101.pdf,5239577,APR232020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant did not establish that she was the victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and is physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence and asserts that the Director's decision was in error. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/APR082020_01D12101.pdf,APR082020_01D12101.pdf,5042846,APR082020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 10l(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that the Applicant was the victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and is physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. In addition, the Director determined that the Applicant is inadmissible to the United States and his Form 1-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonirnmigrant (waiver application), was denied. The Applicant filed a timely motion to reopen, which the Director dismissed. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence asserting his eligibility. We review the questions in this matter de nova. See Matter of Christo 's Inc., 26 l&N Dec. 537, 537 n.2 (AAO 2015). Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal" +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/MAR302020_01D12101.pdf,MAR302020_01D12101.pdf,5508692,MAR302020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Applicant's Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), and the matter is now before us on appeal. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/MAR302020_02D12101.pdf,MAR302020_02D12101.pdf,5101311,MAR302020,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that she was physically present in the United States on account of having been a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. In addition, the Director concluded that the Applicant was inadmissible to the United States and the applicable grounds of inadmissibility had not been waived. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief, asserting her eligibility. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/MAR272020_02D12101.pdf,MAR272020_02D12101.pdf,8161683,MAR272020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that the Applicant is a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons (trafficking) and therefore did not establish that he is physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. In addition, the Director concluded that the Applicant was inadmissible to the United States and the applicable ground of inadmissibility had not been waived. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief, additional evidence, and copies of previously submitted evidence, asserting his eligibility. We review the questions in this matter de nova. See Matter of Christo 's Inc., 26 I&N Dec. 537, 537 n.2 (AAO 2015). Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/MAR272020_01D12101.pdf,MAR272020_01D12101.pdf,5626078,MAR272020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 10l(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that the Applicant was physically present in the United States on account of having been a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence, asserting his eligibility. We review the questions in this matter de novo. See Matter ofChristo's Inc., 26 l&N Dec. 537,537 n.2 (AAO 2015). Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/MAR122020_01D12101.pdf,MAR122020_01D12101.pdf,4841576,MAR122020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that he was physically present in the United States on account of having been a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence, asserting his eligibility. We review the questions in this matter de nova. See Matter of Christa's Inc., 26 I&N Dec. 537,537 n.2 (AAO 2015). Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/MAR112020_01D12101.pdf,MAR112020_01D12101.pdf,3674973,MAR112020,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The decision of the Director is withdrawn.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under Irnmigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that the Applicant was the victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and therefore, necessarily did not demonstrate that he was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking and that he had complied with any reasonable requests for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of the trafficking. In addition, the Director determined that the Applicant was inadmissible to the United States and the applicable grounds of inadmissibility had not been waived. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence, and reasserts his eligibility. Upon de nova review, we will remand this matter to the Director for further proceedings consistent with this decision." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/MAR042020_02D12101.pdf,MAR042020_02D12101.pdf,04858374,MAR042020,Motion on Administrative Appeals Office Decision,"Form I-914-Supplement A, Application for Qualifying Family Member of a T-1 Nonimmigrant The Applicant, who seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification for herself, also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative I as an immediate family member of a person granted T-1 status",The motion to reconsider is dismissed.,True,"The Applicant, who seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification for herself, also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative I as an immediate family member of a person granted T-1 status under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) section 101(a)(15)(T)(ii), 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(T)(ii). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914 -Supplement A, Application for Qualifying Family Member of a T-1 Nonimmigrant (T derivative application), concluding that because the Applicant's Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), had been denied, the Derivative was ineligible as the immediate family member of a T-1 nonirnmigrant. We dismissed the Applicant's appeal, and the matter is now before us on a motion to reconsider. Upon review, we will dismiss the motion to reconsider. Approval of the T derivative application is contingent upon the approval of the principal T application. See 8 C.F.R. § 214.11(0)(9), (s)(5). The Director denied the Applicant's T application. We dismissed the appeal of that denial, and denied the subsequent motion to reconsider. As the Applicant's T application remains denied, the Derivative is ineligible for nonimmigrant classification as the immediate relative of a T nonimmigrant pursuant to section 101(a)(15)(T)(ii) of the Act. ORDER: The motion to reconsider is dismissed. 1 On motion, the Derivative signed the Form I-290B and the accompanying Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative. The regulations provide that only persons or entities with legal standing in the proceeding ( or their representative ofrecord) may file a motion. 8 C.F .R. § 103 .5(a)( 1 )(iii)(A). In general, the beneficiary of a petition is not a party to the proceeding and does not have standing to file a motion. 8 C.F.R. § 103.3(a)(l)(iii)(B). The Derivative is not an affected party with standing in this proceeding, and therefore the motion is not properly filed." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/MAR042020_03D12101.pdf,MAR042020_03D12101.pdf,05371816,MAR042020,Motion on Administrative Appeals Office Decision,"Form I-914-Supplement A, Application for Qualifying Family Member of a T-1 Nonimmigrant The Applicant, who seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification for herself, also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T-1 status",The motion to reconsider is dismissed.,True,"The Applicant, who seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification for herself, also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T-1 status under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) section 101(a)(15)(T)(ii), 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(T)(ii). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914 -Supplement A, Application for Qualifying Family Member of a T-1 Nonimmigrant (T derivative application), concluding that because the Applicant's Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), had been denied, the Derivative was ineligible as the immediate family member of a T-1 nonimmigrant. We dismissed the Applicant's appeal, and the matter is now before us on a motion to reconsider. Upon review, we will dismiss the motion to reconsider. Approval of the T derivative application is contingent upon the approval of the principal T application. See 8 C.F.R. § 214.11(0)(9), (s)(5). The Director denied the Applicant's T application. We dismissed the appeal of that denial, and denied the subsequent motion to reconsider. As the Applicant's T application remains denied, the Derivative is ineligible for nonimmigrant classification as the immediate relative of a T nonimmigrant pursuant to section 101(a)(l 5)(T)(ii) of the Act. ORDER: The motion to reconsider is dismissed." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/MAR042020_04D12101.pdf,MAR042020_04D12101.pdf,05624809,MAR042020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The appeal is dismissed.,True,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not established that she was the victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and is physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence and asserts that the Director's decision was in error. The burden of proof is on an applicant to demonstrate eligibility by a preponderance of the evidence. 8 C.F.R. § 214.11 ( d)( 5); Matter of Chawathe, 25 I&N Dec. 369, 375 (AAO 2010). An applicant may submit any credible, relevant evidence for us to consider in our de novo review; however, we determine, in our sole discretion, the value of that evidence. 8 C.F.R. § 214.1 l(d)(5). Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal. 1" +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/MAR042020_01D12101.pdf,MAR042020_01D12101.pdf,05372031,MAR042020,Motion on Administrative Appeals Office Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The motion to reconsider is dismissed.,False,"the Applicant had not demonstrated that she was physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking in persons. The Director subsequently granted the Applicant's motion to reconsider but affirmed the denial of the T application. We dismissed the Applicant's subsequent appeal, and the matter is now before us on a motion to reconsider. In these proceedings, it is the Applicant's burden to establish eligibility for the requested benefit by a preponderance of the evidence. Matter ofChawathe, 25 I&N Dec. 369,375 (AAO 2010). An applicant may submit any credible, relevant evidence for us to consider in our de novo review; however, we determine, in our sole discretion, the value of that evidence. 8 C.F.R. § 214.11 ( d)( 5). Upon review, we will dismiss the motion to reconsider." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/FEB182020_01D12101.pdf,FEB182020_01D12101.pdf,5168572,FEB182020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The decision of the Director is withdrawn.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that she was the victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and therefore also did not demonstrate that she is physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief asserting her eligibility. 1 We review the questions in this matter de nova. See Matter of Christa's Inc., 26 I&N Dec. 537,537 n.2 (AAO 2015). Upon de nova review, we will remand this matter for further proceedings consistent with this decision." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/FEB182020_02D12101.pdf,FEB182020_02D12101.pdf,4831917,FEB182020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The decision of the Director is withdrawn.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that the Applicant was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and therefore did not establish that he is physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. In addition, the Director concluded that the Applicant was inadmissible to the United States and the applicable ground of inadmissibility had not been waived. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief, asserting his eligibility. We review the questions in this matter de novo. See Matter of Christo 's Inc., 26 I&N Dec. 537, 537 n.2 (AAO 2015). Upon de novo review, we will remand this matter to the Director for further proceedings consistent with our decision here." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/FEB052020_01D12101.pdf,FEB052020_01D12101.pdf,5125081,FEB052020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Supplement A, Application for Qualifying Family Member of a T-1 Nonimmigrant The Applicant, who obtained T-1 nonimmigrant classification for himself, now seeks derivative T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as a qualifying family member of a person granted T-1 status",The appeal is dismissed.,True,"The Applicant, who obtained T-1 nonimmigrant classification for himself, now seeks derivative T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as a qualifying family member of a person granted T-1 status under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) section 101(a)(15)(T)(ii), 8 U.S.C. § l 101(a)(15)(T)(ii) (discussing eligibility requirements for derivative status for spouse, child, parent, and sibling ofT-1 nonimmigrant). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Supplement A, Application for Family Member of T-1 Recipient (T derivative application), and dismissed the Applicant's subsequent motion to reopen and reconsider. The Applicant submits on appeal a brief, asserting the Derivative's eligibility for derivative T nonimmigrant classification. 1 We review the questions in this matter de nova. See Matter of Christo 's Inc., 26 I&N Dec. 53 7, 53 7 n.2 (AAO 2015). Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/FEB052020_02D12101.pdf,FEB052020_02D12101.pdf,5107773,FEB052020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that the Applicant was physically present in the United States on account of having been a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence, asserting her eligibility. We review the questions in this matter de nova. See Matter of Christa's Inc., 26 I&N Dec. 537,537 n.2 (AAO 2015). Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/JAN172020_01D12101.pdf,JAN172020_01D12101.pdf,05083923,JAN172020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The decision of the Director is withdrawn.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that the Applicant was the victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and is physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. The Director also concluded that the Applicant is inadmissible. In these proceedings, it is the Applicant's burden to establish eligibility for the requested benefit by a preponderance of the evidence. 8 C.F.R. § 214.1 l(d)(5); Matter of Chawathe, 25 I&N Dec. 369, 375 (AAO 2010). Upon de nova review, we will remand the matter to the Director." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/DEC182019_01D12101.pdf,DEC182019_01D12101.pdf,7955615,DEC182019,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that he was physically present in the United States on account of having been a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence, asserting his eligibility. We review the questions in this matter de nova. See Matter of Christa's Inc., 26 I&N Dec. 537,537 n.2 (AAO 2015). Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/DEC112019_01D12101.pdf,DEC112019_01D12101.pdf,4861365,DEC112019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS","The matter is remanded for the entry of a new decision consistent with the foregoing analysis, which, if adverse, shall be certified to us for review.",False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under Irnmigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimrnigrant Status (T application), concluding that the evidence did not establish that the Applicant was the victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and is physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. The Director also concluded that the Applicant is inadmissible. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief. Upon de nova review, we will remand the matter to the Director." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2016/JUL142016_01D12101.pdf,JUL142016_01D12101.pdf,17142,JUL142016,"Appeals Office DATE: JULY 14,2016 CERTIFICATION OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION","FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS","The initial decision of the Director, Vermont Service Center, dated November 21, 2014, is affirmed, and the application is denied.",False,"The Applicant seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(l5)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the application. The Director concluded that the Applicant was not physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking. The Applicant filed a motion to reopen and reconsider, which the Director denied. The Applicant then filed another motion to reconsider which the Director again denied. The Director certified her initial decision to us for review pursuant to 8 C.F.R. § 103.4. "" On certification, the Applicant does not submit any additional evidence. The Applicant claimed on motion that he is physically present in the United States due to continuing victimization and that he is being treated differently than similarly situated applicants. We will affirm the Director's initial decision and +deny the application." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/FEB172017_01D12101.pdf,FEB172017_01D12101.pdf,69814,FEB172017,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status, concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that he: (1) had complied with any reasonable requests for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of acts of severe forms of trafficking in persons, and (2) would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm if removed from the +United States. The matter is now before us on appeal. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief statement asserting that he did not contact law enforcement to report his trafficking due to fear of deportation and trauma. He further contends that he would sutTer extreme hardship upon removal from the United States. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2015/OCT212015_01D12101.pdf,OCT212015_01D12101.pdf,14610,OCT212015,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks nonimmigrant classification as a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) § 101(a)(15)(T)(i), 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(l5)(T)(i). The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the application because the Applicant did not establish that he was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking, and had complied with any reasonable request for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of acts of severe forms of trafficking in persons. The matter is now before us on appeal. The appeal will be dismissed." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2015/OCT162015_01D12101.pdf,OCT162015_01D12101.pdf,14831,OCT162015,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks nonimmigrant classification as a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. See Immigration and Nationality Act +(the Act) § 101(a)(15)(T)(i), 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(T)(i). The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the application because the Applicant did not establish that he was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking, and had complied with any reasonable request for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of acts of severe forms of trafficking in persons. The matter is now before us on appeal. The appeal will be dismissed." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/JUL302019_02D12101.pdf,JUL302019_02D12101.pdf,4512062,JUL302019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, and therefore, necessarily did not establish that she was physically present in the United States on account of the claimed trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits additional evidence and asserts in a brief that she established her eligibility for T classification. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/JUL292019_01D12101.pdf,JUL292019_01D12101.pdf,4572861,JUL292019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections 1101(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that he was physically present in the United States on account of having been a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence, asserting his eligibility. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/MAY102017_01D12101.pdf,MAY102017_01D12101.pdf,239498,MAY102017,"Appeals Office DATE: MAY 10,2017 APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION","FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of Honduras, seeks T -1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and1 Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not +demonstrated that he was physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking in persons because the trafficking ended before the Applicant entered the United States. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and asserts that the record demonstrates that he 1s physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/APR202017_01D12101.pdf,APR202017_01D12101.pdf,208874,APR202017,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(l5)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators oftrafticking. The Applicant claims that he was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons (human trafficking) by a drug cartel operating in Nicaragua. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application forT Nonimmigrant Status (T application). concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that he was physically present in the United States on account of human trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant claims in his brief that he fled Nicaragua to the United States to escape his drug traffickers, and that he is physically present in the United States on account of human trafficking. He does not submit additional evidence. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/JUN062017_01D12101.pdf,JUN062017_01D12101.pdf,29590,JUN062017,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of Mexico, asserts that she was kidnapped in the United States by individuals associated with the smugglers' whose services she had previously used in one of her unsuccessful attempts to be smuggled into the United States. Based on this incident, she seeks T -1 nonimmigrant classification +as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the +Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, and consequently, also did not establish that she was physically present in the United States on acco1;mt of such trafficking, and had complied with any reasonable request for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of the trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and asserts that the Director applied a more stringent standard than the preponderance of the evidence standard applicable in these proceedings and had disregarded relevant evidence demonstrating that she was a victim of trafficking. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/JUN062017_02D12101.pdf,JUN062017_02D12101.pdf,295914,JUN062017,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, SUPPLEMENT A, APPLICATION FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF T-1 RECIPIENT The Applicant, who seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification for herself, also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T -1 status",The appeal is dismissed.,True,"The Applicant, who seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification for herself, also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T -1 status. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) section 101(a)(15)(T)(ii), 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(T)(ii). The T classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting acts or perpetrators of trafficking, and affords derivative status for immediate family members. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Supplement A, Application for Immediate Family Member ofT -1 Recipient (T derivative application), concluding that because the Applicant's Form I-914, Application forT Nonimmigrant Status (T application), had been denied, the Derivative was ineligible as the immediate family member of a T +-1 nonimmigrant. On appeal, the Applicant asserts that her T application was erroneously denied, resulting in the improper denial of the T derivative application. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal. Approval of the T derivative application is contingent upon the approval of the principal T application. See 8 C.P.R. § 214.1l(o)(9), (s)(5). The Director denied the Applicant's T application and in separate proceedings, we subsequently dismissed the appeal of that denial. As the Applicant's T application has been denied, the Derivative is ineligible for nonimmigrant classification as the immediate relative of a T +nonimmigrant pursuant to section 101 (a)( 15)(T)(ii) of the Act. ORDER: The appeal is dismissed. Cite as Matter of B-F-G-, ID# 295914 (AAO June 6, 20 17) 2" +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/MAY262017_01D12101.pdf,MAY262017_01D12101.pdf,304754,MAY262017,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks ""T-1"" nonimmigrant classification as a VICtim of human trafflcking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(I5)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Applicant is a citizen of El Salvador. She left El Salvador with a guide, and while waiting in Northern Mexico to cross into the United States, individuals required her to work for more than three weeks. She entered the United States without authorization, and later filed the Form 1-914. Application forT Nonimmigrant Status (T application). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the T application, concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that she was a victim of a severe form of human trafficking and that she was present in the United States on account of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and no additional evidence. She claims that the Director did not properly apply the evidentiary standards, and that she meets the eligibility criteria. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeaL l. LAW An applicant may be classified as a T-1 nonimmigrant if he or she: is or has been a victim of a severe fonn of human trafficking; is in the United States on account of such tratlicking; has complied with any reasonable requests for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of trafficking; and would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm upon removal from the United States. Section 101(a)(15)(T)(i) ofthe Act. 8 C.F.R. §§ 214.1l(b)(1)-(4).1 1 The Department of Homeland Security issued an interim rule, effective January 18, 2017, amending its regulations at 8 C.F.R. § 214.11 for applicants seeking T nonimmigrant status. See Classiflcalhm for Victims c?f Severe Forms C!l Traffickin?, in Persons; Eligibility for ""T"" Nonimmigrant Status (Interim T Rule), 81 Fed. Reg. 92266. 92308-09 (Dec. 19, 2016). We cite to the T regulations in this decision as amended by the interim rule." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/DEC132017_01D12101.pdf,DEC132017_01D12101.pdf,60332,DEC132017,"Appeals Office DATE: DEC. 13,2017 CERTIFICATION OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION","FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The application is denied.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of Mexico, seeks T -1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(l5)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that she: was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons; was physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking in persons; and had complied with any reasonable request for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of such trafficking. On certification of the Director's decision, the Applicant submits a brief and a background article and asserts that the record demonstrates her eligibility for T nonimmigrant classification. Upon de novo review, we will deny the application." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/JAN042018_01D12101.pdf,JAN042018_01D12101.pdf,00770963,JAN042018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen ofEl Salvador, seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 1 01 (a)( 15)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that she was a victim of trafficking in persons and was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence and asserts that the record demonstrates that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and is physically present in the United States on account of that trafficking. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/JAN112018_01D12101.pdf,JAN112018_01D12101.pdf,607386,JAN112018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of El Salvador, seeks T -1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that she was a victim of trafficking in persons and was physically present in the United States on account of such tratlicking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and asserts that the record demonstrates she was a victim of severe form of trafficking in persons and is physically present in the United States on account of that trafficking. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/JAN092018_01D12101.pdf,JAN092018_01D12101.pdf,60462,JAN092018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,FORM I-914. APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS,The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of Honduras, seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators oftrafticking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914. Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application). concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons under the Act, because the record did not establish acts of trafficking that occurred within the United States. The Director consequently found that she also necessarily did not establish that she was physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking in persons and had complied with any reasonable request for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and asserts that the Act does not require that her victimization occur in the United States in order to establish that she was a victim of trafficking. Alternatively, she maintains that the +record demonstrates her victimization in the United States. The Applicant further contends that she satisfies the physical presence and compliance requirements to establish her eligibility for T classification. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/OCT232017_06D12101.pdf,OCT232017_06D12101.pdf,488216,OCT232017,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of the Philippines, seeks T -1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that she had complied with any reasonable requests for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of acts of severe forms of trafficking in persons. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and a personal statement asserting that she made good taith efforts to cooperate with law enforcement, and reported her trafficking through her representatives. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/OCT232017_04D12101.pdf,OCT232017_04D12101.pdf,488223,OCT232017,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, SUPPLEMENT A APPLICATION FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF T-1 RECIPIENT The Applicant, who seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification for herselt: also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T -1 status",The appeal is dismissed.,True,"The Applicant, who seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification for herselt: also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T -1 status. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) section 10l(a)(l5)(T)(ii), 8 U.S.C. § 110l(a)(l5)(T)(ii). The T classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting acts or perpetrators of trafficking, and affords derivative status for immediate family members. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914. Supplement A. Application for Immediate Family Member ofT -1 Recipient (T derivative application). concluding that because the Applicant's Form I-914, Application forT Nonimmigrant Status (T application). had been denied. the Derivative was ineligible as the immediate family member of aT -1 nonimmigrant. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal. Approval of the T derivative application is contingent upon the approval of the principal T application. See 8 C.F.R. § 214.11(o)(9), (s)(5). The Director denied the Applicant's T application and in separate proceedings, we subsequently dismissed the appeal of that denial. As the Applicant's T application has been denied, the Derivative is ineligible for nonimmigrant classification as the immediate relative of aT nonimmigrant pursuant to section 101(a)(l5)(T)(ii) ofthe Act. ORDER: The appeal is dismissed. Cite as Maller o_(l-B-B-, ID# 488223 (AAO Oct. 23. 2017)" +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/JAN162019_02D12101.pdf,JAN162019_02D12101.pdf,1810413,JAN162019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 10l(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Acting Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant did not establish that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and was not physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and reasserts her eligibility. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/MAR262018_01D12101.pdf,MAR262018_01D12101.pdf,898726,MAR262018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of Guatemala, seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections I 0 I (a)(IS)(T) and 214(o) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ IIOI(a)(IS)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification afTords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that she was a victim of trafflcking in persons and was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and copies of previously submitted evidence and reasserts her eligibility for T nonimmigrant status. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/MAR282018_01D12101.pdf,MAR282018_01D12101.pdf,963170,MAR282018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of El Salvador, seeks T -1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(l5)(T) and 214(o) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record established the Applicant's inadmissibility and his Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant (T waiver application), requesting a waiver of the grounds of inadmissibility, had been denied. On appeal, the Applicant submits evidence showing that he filed a motion to reopen and reconsider the denial of his T waiver application with the Director, and requests that we hold the +instant appeal in abeyance until his motion before the Director is adjudicated. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/NOV282018_04D12101.pdf,NOV282018_04D12101.pdf,1683514,NOV282018,"Appeals Office DATE: NOV. 28, 2018 MOTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OFFICE DECISION","FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The motion to reopen is granted.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of Honduras, seeks T-1 nonimmigrant status as a victim of human trafficking under sections 10l(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ l 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant did not establish that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, that she was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking, or that she complied with any reasonable request for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of the trafficking. On appeal, we determined that the Applicant established that she was a victim of trafficking, that acts of trafficking occurred in the United States, and that she assisted law enforcement in the investigation and prosecution of the trafficking; however, we dismissed the appeal, concluding that the Applicant did not establish that she was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking because she did not demonstrate that, at the time of filing her T application, her continuing presence in the United States was related to the original trafficking. The matter is now before us on a motion to reopen and motion to reconsider. On motion, the Applicant submits additional evidence and a brief and asserts that her current presence in the United States is on account of the trafficking she experienced. In addition, in response to our October 2018 Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID), issued pursuant to 8 C.F.R. section 103.2(b)(8), the Applicant submits an additional brief and copies of previously submitted evidence. Upon review, we will grant the motion to reopen and remand the matter for further proceedings." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/NOV282018_03D12101.pdf,NOV282018_03D12101.pdf,1571421,NOV282018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that she was physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking in persons. The Director subsequently granted the Applicant's motion to reconsider but affirmed the denial of the T application. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/OCT152018_01D12101.pdf,OCT152018_01D12101.pdf,1096757,OCT152018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 110l(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant was smuggled into the United States but was not a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, and consequently was not physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence and asserts that the Director erred in finding that she was not eligible for T nonimmigrant status. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/FEB282018_01D12101.pdf,FEB282018_01D12101.pdf,910373,FEB282018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of Mexico, seeks T -1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. The T -1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(l5)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(l5)(T) and 1184( o) (outlining eligibility requirements). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had been smuggled into the United States, but was not a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and was not physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and reasserts his eligibility. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/MAY222018_01D12101.pdf,MAY222018_01D12101.pdf,1165753,MAY222018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of Honduras, entered the United States as a minor with the assistance of paid smugglers who, at some point, forced her to carry a bag after her entry. Based on these events, she seeks T -1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking ·under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(o) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(I5)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that she was a victim of trafficking in persons and was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a supplemental affidavit and a brief in which she asserts that the record demonstrates that she was subjected to human trafficking and is +physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/APR242018_01D12101.pdf,APR242018_01D12101.pdf,1002649,APR242018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, +a native and citizen of Mexico, seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classitication as a victim of human trafficking under sections I 0 I (a)( I 5)(T) and 2 I +4(o) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. IOI(a)(I5)(T) and I 184(o). The T-1 classitication affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-9I4, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record established the Applicant's inadmissibility and his Form 1-I 92, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant (T waiver application), requesting a waiver of the grounds of inadmissibility, had been denied. The Director further noted that the record did not establish that the Applicant is physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking in persons but otlered no further discussion on this tinding because the Applicant was otherwise ineligible. On appeal, the Applicant asserts that he has submitted a motion to reconsider the Form I-I 92 and if that motion is granted, then the basis for the denial of the T application· will be overcome. l-Ie also argues that he has established his physical presence in the United States on account of the claimed trafficking. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/APR102019_01D12101.pdf,APR102019_01D12101.pdf,2918687,APR102019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SER VICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections l 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, was physically present in the United States on account of the claimed trafficking, and had complied with reasonable requests for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of the trafficking. 1 On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence, asserting that she established her eligibility for T classification. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/APR172019_02D12101.pdf,APR172019_02D12101.pdf,2215565,APR172019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections l 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center initially approved the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), but subsequently revoked approval of the T application after issuing notice to the Applicant of discrepancies in the record and notifying her that the record did not credibly establish that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief, asserting that the Director's revocation was in error. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/MAR122018_02D12101.pdf,MAR122018_02D12101.pdf,916452,MAR122018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of Mexico, claims that a Mexican drug cartel subjected him to forced labor and involuntary servitude since the age of 12 by coercing him into transporting drugs into the United States. Based on these events, he seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections IOI(a)(IS)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ IIOI(a)(IS)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trat11cking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), because the record established the Applicant's inadmissibility and his Form l-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant (T waiver application), requesting a waiver of the grounds of inadmissibility, had been denied. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence, asserting that the Director erred in denying his T waiver application, which he contends merits a favorable exercise of discretion. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/FEB122018_01D12101.pdf,FEB122018_01D12101.pdf,00873260,FEB122018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,FORM I-914. APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS,The appeal is dismisse.,False,The Applicant. a native and citizen of China. seeks T -I nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(l5)(T) and 214(o) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act). 8U.S.C. §§ l!Ol(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification atlords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914. Application f()f T Nonimmigrant Status (T application). concluding that the Applicant did not demonstrate that he was a victim of a severe fom1 of trafficking in persons and that he was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. The Director affirmed her decision upon the Applicant's subsequent motion to reopen.1 On appeal. the Applicant submits a brief and copies of previously submitted evidence. and reasserts his eligibility. Upon de novo review. we will dismiss the appeal. +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/SEP252019_01D12101.pdf,SEP252019_01D12101.pdf,5017713,SEP252019,"Appeals Office DATE: SEPT. 25, 2019 MOTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OFFICE DECISION","FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The motion to reconsider is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Applicant's Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), and we dismissed her subsequent appeal. The matter is now before us on a motion to reconsider. On motion, the Applicant submits a brief. Upon review, we will dismiss the motion to reconsider." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2015/NOV102015_01D12101.pdf,NOV102015_01D12101.pdf,15030,NOV102015,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks nonimmigrant classification as a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) § 101(a)(15)(T)(i), 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(T)(i). The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the application because the Applicant did not establish that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, was physically present in· the United States on account of such trafficking, and had complied with any reasonable request for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of acts of severe forms of trafficking in persons. The matter is now before us on appeal. The appeal will be dismissed." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/JAN172018_01D12101.pdf,JAN172018_01D12101.pdf,815753,JAN172018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,FORM I-914. APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS,The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of India, seeks T -I nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections I 0 I (a)( IS )(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 110l(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of traflicking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914. Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the +Applicant did not demonstrate that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and that she was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence and asserts that the +Director's decision was in error. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal.1" +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/OCT112017_02D12101.pdf,OCT112017_02D12101.pdf,00561455,OCT112017,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of Mexico, seeks T -1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101 (a)( 15 )(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that she was a victim of trafficking in persons, was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking, and had complied with any reasonable requests for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of acts of severe forms of tratlicking in persons. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and asserts that the record demonstrates that she was a victim of severe form of traf1icking in persons and is physically present in the United States on account of that trafficking. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/OCT232017_05D12101.pdf,OCT232017_05D12101.pdf,488221,OCT232017,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, SUPPLEMENT A, APPLICATION FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF T -1 RECIPIENT The Applicant, who seeks ""T-1"" nonimmigrant classification for herselt: also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T -1 status",The appeal is dismissed.,True,"The Applicant, who seeks ""T-1"" nonimmigrant classification for herselt: also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T -1 status. S'ee Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) section 101(a)(15)(T)(ii), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(l5)(T)(ii). The T classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting acts or perpetrators of trafficking, and atlords derivative status for immediate family members. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Supplement A, Application for Immediate Family Member of T-1 Recipient (T derivative application), concluding that because the Applicant's Form 1-914, Application forT Nonimmigrant Status (T application), had been denied, the Derivative was ineligible as the immediate family member of aT -1 nonimmigrant. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal. Approval of the T derivative application is contingent upon the approval of the principal T application. See 8 C.F.R. 214.1l(o)(9), (s)(5). The Director denied the Applicant's T application and in separate proceedings, we subsequently dismissed the appeal of that denial. As the Applicant's T application has been denied, the Derivative is ineligible for nonimmigrant classification as the immediate relative of aT nonimmigrant pursuant to section 101 (a)(15)(T)(ii) of the Act. ORDER: The appeal is dismissed. Cite as Matter ofN-S-B-, ID# 488221 (AAO Oct. 23, 2017)" +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/JUL192017_01D12101.pdf,JUL192017_01D12101.pdf,369175,JUL192017,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Applicant is a citizen of Mexico and was apprehended while crossing into the United States carrying a backpack filled with marijuana. He later filed the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the T application, concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that he was a victim of a severe form of human trafficking, that he was present in the United States on account of such trafficking, and that he would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm if he were removed from the United States. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence. He claims that he is a victim of a severe form of human trafficking because he was forced through fraud and coercion into bringing drugs into the United States, and his life would be in danger in Mexico.1 Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/MAR292018_01D12101.pdf,MAR292018_01D12101.pdf,974644,MAR292018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of Honduras, seeks T -1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. The T -1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 110l(a)(l5)(T) and 1184( o) (outlining eligibility requirements). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not established he was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and therefore could not further establish that he was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and reasserts his eligibility as a victim of human trafficking. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/OCT112018_01D12101.pdf,OCT112018_01D12101.pdf,1602414,OCT112018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections I0J(a)(IS)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections l 10l(a)(l5)(T) and I 184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant did not establish that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and was not physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits additional evidence and a brief and reasserts her eligibility. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/OCT162018_01D12101.pdf,OCT162018_01D12101.pdf,1676759,OCT162018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 110I(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant was not the victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and is not physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a short statement asserting that the Director did not co~sider the totality of the evidence. 1 Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/OCT292018_01D12101.pdf,OCT292018_01D12101.pdf,1617176,OCT292018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application). On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/NOV282018_05D12101.pdf,NOV282018_05D12101.pdf,1592103,NOV282018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), and the matter is now before us on appeal. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/JAN072019_01D12101.pdf,JAN072019_01D12101.pdf,1810655,JAN072019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections l 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant did not establish that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and was not physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and reasserts her eligibility. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/DEC042018_01D12101.pdf,DEC042018_01D12101.pdf,1824750,DEC042018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGR_ANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, an 18-year old native and citizen of El Salvador, seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections IOI(a)(IS)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections I IOl(a)(IS)(T) and 1184(0). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. Id. The Acting Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant did not establish that he was a victim of a severe form of tratlicking in persons or that he was physically present in the United States on account of trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and reasserts his eligibility. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/FEB062019_02D12101.pdf,FEB062019_02D12101.pdf,1910746,FEB062019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, SUPPLEMENT A, APPLICATION FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF T-1 RECIPIENT The Applicant, who seeks ""T-1"" notiimmigrant classification for herself, also seeks T-nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate fainily member of a person granted T-1 status",The appeal is dismissed.,True,"The Applicant, who seeks ""T-1"" notiimmigrant classification for herself, also seeks T-nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate fainily member of a person granted T-1 status under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) section 10l(a)(15)(T)(ii), 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(T)(ii). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Supplement A, Application for Immediate Family Member of T-1 Recipient (T derivative application), concluding that because the Applicant's Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), had been denied, the Derivative was ineligible as the immediate family member of a T-1 nonimmigrant. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal. Approval of the T derivative application is contingent· upon the approval of. the principal T application. See 8 C.F.R. § 214.11(k)(2). The Director denied the Applicant's T application and in separate proceedings, we subsequently dismissed the appeal of that denial. As the Applicant's T application has been denied, the Derivative is ineligible for nonimmigrant classification as the immediate relative of a T nonimmigrant pursuant to section 101(a)(l5)(T)(ii) of the Act. ORDER: The appeal is dismissed. Cite as Matter l!f Y-W-, ID# 1910746 (AAO Feb. 6, 2019)" +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/APR102018_01D12101.pdf,APR102018_01D12101.pdf,1010283,APR102018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of Mexico, seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 10 I (a)(15)(T) and 214(o) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the ·acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record established the Applicant's inadmissibility and his Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant (T waiver application), requesting a waiver of the grounds of inadmissibility, had been denied .. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence and asserts that his T waiver application should be approved in the exercise of discretion. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/JUN182018_01D12101.pdf,JUN182018_01D12101.pdf,01514408,JUN182018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(o) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. /d. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had been smuggled into the United States, but was not a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and was not physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits additional evidence and a brief and reasserts his eligibility. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/MAY162018_01D12101.pdf,MAY162018_01D12101.pdf,875709,MAY162018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of South Korea, seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections I 01 (a)(! 5)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§I 10I(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant did not credibly establish that she was the victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons given the unresolved inconsistencies in her statements. The Director further concluded that the Applicant did not demonstrate that she was physically present in the United States on account of trafficking, complied with any reasonable requests for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of trafficking, and would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm if removed from the United States. On appeal, the Applicant submits a supplemental statement and previously submitted evidence. She contests the Director's determination that she provided inconsistent accounts of her trafficking claim and maintains that the record demonstrates her eligibility for T nonimmigrant classification. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/MAY082019_01D12101.pdf,MAY082019_01D12101.pdf,3385363,MAY082019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The decision of the Director is withdrawn.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a v1ct1m of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the evidence did not establish that the Applicant is physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking in persons. The Director also concluded that the Applicant is inadmissible. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief. Upon de nova review, we will remand the matter to the Director." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/JUL152019_01D12101.pdf,JUL152019_01D12101.pdf,01974947,JUL152019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that the Applicant was physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant reasserts his eligibility and resubmits his previous evidence. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2016/DEC132016_01D12101.pdf,DEC132016_01D12101.pdf,62410,DEC132016,"Appeals Office DATE: DEC. 13, 2016 · CERTIFICATION OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION","FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS","The initial decision of the Director, Vermont Service Center, is withdrawn.",False,"The Applicant seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the Form I-914, Application for Nonimmigrant Status (T application). The Director concluded that the Applicant entered into his marriage to a U.S. citizen to evade the immigration laws, and therefore, section 204( c) of the Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1154(c), barred approval of his T application. The Director also denied the Applicant's Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as Nonimmigrant (waiver application), based upon the denial of the T application. The matter is now before us on certification. On certification, the Applicant submits a brief. The Applicant asserts that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) erred in concluding that he was subject to section 204(c) of the Act when determining that he was ineligible for T nonimmigrant status. Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision of the Director and remand the matter to the Director for further proceedings and the entry of a new decision." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2016/MAY022016_01D12101.pdf,MAY022016_01D12101.pdf,16172,MAY022016,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks ··T -1,. nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(o). 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director. Vermont Service Center, denied the application. The Director concluded that the Applicant did not provide sufficient evidence to establish that he was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. and that he had complied with any reasonable request for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of acts of severe forms of trafficking. The matter is now before us on appeal. On appeal. the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence. The Applicant claims that he relied on his prior counsel to present his evidence but no\v believes that .. her actions did not serve,. him, and asks that his new statement .. supersede·· his prior statements. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2016/AUG172016_02D12101.pdf,AUG172016_02D12101.pdf,17558,AUG172016,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the application. The Director concluded that the Applicant was not physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking. The matter is now before us on appeal. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief. The Applicant claims that she is physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking because her reentry was directly related to her past victimization and the result of a new incident of a severe form of trafficking in persons. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/APR062017_01D12101.pdf,APR062017_01D12101.pdf,181142,APR062017,"Appeals Office DATE: APR. 6, 2017 MOTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OFFICE DECISION","FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The motion to reopen is denied.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of the Philippines, seeks ""T-1'' nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections IOI(a)(15)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 110l(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification afTords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish, as required, that the Applicant was a victim of severe forms of trafficking in persons, and consequently, also did not demonstrate her statutory eligibility criteria for T nonimmigrant classification at section 10l(a)(l5)(T)(i)(II) and (III) of the Act. We dismissed the Applicant's appeal and denied a subsequent motion to reopen and reconsider. The Applicant has now filed a second motion to reopen and reconsider. On motion, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence, asserting that we relied on erroneous factual findings in concluding that she had not established that she was a victim of severe forms of traf1icking in persons. In addition, she submits a supplemental statement in support of her new assertion that after escaping her alleged initial traffickers, she again became a victim of trafficking by another individual in the United States. Upon review, we will deny the motion." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/JUL312017_01D12101.pdf,JUL312017_01D12101.pdf,00478941,JUL312017,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of Mexico, seeks T -1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that he was a victim of trafficking in persons, was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking, and would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm upon removal from the +United States. On appeal, the Applicant submits two briefs and asserts that the record demonstrates that he was a victim of severe form of trafficking in persons because he was forcibly recruited to smuggle marijuana into the United States, and that any discrepancies in the record regarding his trafficking claim should be given diminished weight given the Applicant's minor age at the time he provided the statements and +the trauma he suffered. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/SEP122017_01D12101.pdf,SEP122017_01D12101.pdf,869489,SEP122017,"Appeals Office DATE: SEPT.l2,2017 MOTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OFFICE DECISION","FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The motion to reopen is denied.,False,"The Applicant seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act sections 101(a)(l5)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 110l(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Acting Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the application and we dismissed the subsequent appeal. The matter is now before us on a motion to reopen and a motion to reconsider. Upon review, we will deny the motions as untimely submitted. A motion must be filed within 33 calendar days of the date that the unfavorable decision was served by mail. 8 C.F.R. §§ 103.5(a)(l)(i), 103.8(b). The filing date is the day USCIS receives the motion at the designated filing location, not the date an applicant mailed the motion. 8 C.F.R. § 103.2(a)(7)(i). We may, in our discretion, excuse an applicant's failure to file a motion to reopen before the filing period expires if the applicant demonstrates that the delay was reasonable and beyond the applicant's control. 8 C.F .R. § I +03 .5( a)(l )(i). However, there is no such provision for a motion to reconsider. !d. On April 22, 2015, we dismissed the Applicant's appeal and served the unfavorable decision by mail. The decision stated that the Applicant may file a motion within 33 days. USCIS received the motions on June 24, 2015, which is 63 days after the service date of the unfavorable decision. The record contains a statement from the Applicant, informing us that he is no longer represented by the attorney of record for the appeal. The Applicant describes his former attorney's assistance as ""ineffective."" However, the Applicant does not provide sufficient specific information about the scope of assistance the former attorney agreed to provide on the Applicant's behalf for the appeal and how the attorney's assistance was ineffective, among other bases for a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel. See Matter of Lozada, 19 I&N 637 (BIA 1988). Therefore, the record does not contain sufficient evidence to support the conclusion that the Applicant's former attorney's assistance was ineffective. Additionally, the Applicant states that his delay in submitting the motions was due, in part, to ""extremely unavoidable circumstances that were beyond [his] control and no fault of [his] own.""" +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/OCT232017_07D12101.pdf,OCT232017_07D12101.pdf,467741,OCT232017,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, SUPPLEMENT A. APPLICATION FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF T-1 RECIPIENT The Applicant, who seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification for herself: also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T -1 status",The appeal is dismissed.,True,"The Applicant, who seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification for herself: also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T -1 status. S'ee Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) section 101(a)(l5)(T)(ii). 8 U.S.C. 110l(a)(I5)(T)(ii). The T classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting acts or perpetrators of trafficking. and atlords derivative status for immediate family members. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form l-914. Supplement A. Application for Immediate Family Member ofT -1 Recipient (T derivative application), concluding that because the Applicant's Form I-914, Application forT Nonimmigrant Status (T application). had been denied. the Derivative was ineligible as the immediate family member of aT -I nonimmigrant. On appeal, the Applicant asserts that her T application was erroneously denied. resulting in the improper denial of the instant T derivative application. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal. Approval of the T derivative application is contingent upon the approval of the principal T application. See 8 C.F.R. § 214.ll(o)(9), (s)(5). The Director denied the Applicant's T application and in separate proceedings, we subsequently dismissed the appeal of that denial. As the Applicanfs T application has been denied, the Derivative is ineligible for nonimmigrant classification as the immediate relative of aT nonimmigrant pursuant to section 101(a)(15)(T)(ii) ofthe Act. ORDER: The appeal is dismissed. Cite as Matter qf L-A-M-Y-, ID# 467741 (AAO Oct. 23, 2017)" +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/SEP262017_01D12101.pdf,SEP262017_01D12101.pdf,572740,SEP262017,Appeals Office DATE: SEPT. 26. 2017 MOTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OFFICE DECISION,FORM I-914. APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS,The motion to reopen is denied.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of the Philippines, seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101 (a)( 15 )(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914. Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that he had complied with any reasonable requests for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of acts of severe forms of trafficking in persons, and that he would sutTer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm if removed from the United States. We dismissed the Applicant's subsequent appeal on the same grounds, and further found that the Applicant had also not established that he was a victim of trafficking in persons and that he was physically present in the United States on account of such trat1icking. The Applicant has now filed a motion to reopen and reconsider. On motion, the Applicant submits a supplemental statement. providing additional details regarding his tratlicking claim and asserting for the first +time that he became a victim of trafficking again after escaping the alleged initial trafficking. Upon de novo review, we will deny the motions." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/JUN012017_01D12101.pdf,JUN012017_01D12101.pdf,301929,JUN012017,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification as a VICtim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(o), 8 U +.S.C. §§ 110l(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating-or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Applicant is a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago and was raised by her grandparents from birth. She entered the United States as. a visitor. When she was years old, she began dating G-L-, 1 then The Applicant claims that on several occasions, G-L-forced her to put drugs into her body and accompany him to a location where he would sell them. She later filed the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the T application, concluding that the Applicant did not show that she was a victim of a severe form of human trafficking, that she was present in the United States on account of such trafficking, that she complied with reasonable requests for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of trafficking, and that she would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm if she were removed from the United States. On appeal, the Applicant submits a supplemental statement and an updated psychological evaluation. She asserts that she was coerced into involuntary servitude and accordingly that she is a victim of a severe form of human trafficking. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/JUN062017_03D12101.pdf,JUN062017_03D12101.pdf,295905,JUN062017,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, SUPPLEMENT A, APPLICATION FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF T -1 RECIPIENT The Applicant, who seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification for herself, also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T -1 status",The appeal is dismissed.,True,"The Applicant, who seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification for herself, also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T -1 status. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) section 101(a)(l5)(T)(ii), 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(T)(ii). The T classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting acts or perpetrators of trafficking, and affords derivative status for immediate family members. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Supplement A, Application for Immediate Family Member ofT -1 Recipient (T derivative application), concluding that because the Applicant's Form I-914, Application forT Nonimmigrant Status (T application), had been denied, the Derivative was ineligible as the immediate family member of a T +-1 nonimmigrant. On appeal, the Applicant asserts that her T application was erroneously denied, resulting in the improper denial of the T derivative application. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal. Approval of the T derivative application is contingent upon the approval of the principal T application. See 8 C.F.R. § 214.ll(o)(9), (s)(5). The Director denied the Applicant's T application and in separate proceedings, we subsequently dismissed the appeal of that denial. As the Applicant's T application has been denied, the Derivative is ineligible for nonimmigrant classification as the immediate relative of a T +nonimmigrant pursuant to section 101 ( a)(15)(T)(ii) of the Act. ORDER: The appeal is dismissed. Cite as Matter o.fC-Y-D-G-, ID# 295905 (AAO June 6, 2017) 2" +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/MAR272019_01D12101.pdf,MAR272019_01D12101.pdf,2823417,MAR272019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SER VICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,True,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a v1ct1m of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ l 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that that the Applicant did not establish that she was the victim of a severe form of human trafficking, is physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking, complied with reasonable requests from law enforcement for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of trafficking, and is admissible to the United States. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence and reasserts her eligibility.1 Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/APR022019_02D12101.pdf,APR022019_02D12101.pdf,2842191,APR022019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SER VICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a v1ct1m of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ l 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant did not establish that he was the victim of a severe form of human trafficking and is physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence and reasserts his eligibility. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/APR022019_01D12101.pdf,APR022019_01D12101.pdf,1940904,APR022019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SER VICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ l 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant did not establish that he was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and was not physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a letter of support from a social services agency, copies of previously submitted evidence, and a brief and reasserts his eligibility. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/APR172019_01D12101.pdf,APR172019_01D12101.pdf,2988919,APR172019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The decision of the Director is withdrawn.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a v1ct1m of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ l 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant did not establish that she1 was physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking. Additionally, the Director found that the Applicant is inadmissible to the United States and her Form 1-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant (waiver application) had been denied. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence and reasserts her eligibility. Upon de nova review, we will remand the matter to the Director." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/MAR132019_01D12101.pdf,MAR132019_01D12101.pdf,1576411,MAR132019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SER VICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections l 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that he was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, and therefore, necessarily did not establish that he was physically present in the United States on account of the claimed trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence, asserting that he established his eligibility for T classification. 1 Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/FEB232018_01D12101.pdf,FEB232018_01D12101.pdf,884761,FEB232018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,FORM I-914. APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS,The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant. a native and citizen of the Philippines. asserts that she was recruited in the Philippines to teach in the United States through fraud and coercion for the purpose of subjection to debt bondage. Based on this claim, she seeks T -1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. The T -1 classification afTords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of tratlicking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(o). 8U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o)(outlining eligibility requirements). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914. Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application). concluding that because the Applicant departed the United States. she has not demonstrated that she is physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking in persons. On appeaL the Applicant submits a brief and asserts that her reentries into the United States were on account of the alleged trafficking scheme. Upon de novo review. we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/JUL292019_03D12101.pdf,JUL292019_03D12101.pdf,4309899,JUL292019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections 1101(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that he was the victim of a severe form of human trafficking, is physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking, complied with reasonable requests from law enforcement for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of the trafficking, and is admissible to the United States. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence, asserting his eligibility. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/AUG222019_01D12101.pdf,AUG222019_01D12101.pdf,38667535,AUG222019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The decision of the Director is withdrawn.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that she was physically present in the United States on account of having been a been of a severe form of trafficking in persons. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief, asserting her eligibility. Upon de nova review, we will remand this matter for issuance of a decision consistent with this decision." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/SEP272018_02D12101.pdf,SEP272018_02D12101.pdf,1677484,SEP272018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 10l(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant did not establish that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and therefore also did not show that she was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and reasserts her eligibility as a victim of labor trafficking. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/SEP272018_01D12101.pdf,SEP272018_01D12101.pdf,1665327,SEP272018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections 1101 (a)( l 5)(T) and 1184( o ). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), determining that the Applicant did not establish that she wa,s a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, where the record showed that she transported controlled substances into the United States pursuant to an agreement she entered into for monetary gain. Accordingly, the Director further concluded that the Applicant necessarily did not establish that she was physically present in the United States on account of the claimed traffic~ing. Finally, the Director concluded that the Applicant was inadmissible to the United States, and her Form 1-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant (waiver application), to waive the applicable grounds of inadmissibility, had been denied. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and reasserts her eligibility as a victim of labor trafficking. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/JAN162019_03D12101.pdf,JAN162019_03D12101.pdf,1926870,JAN162019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections l 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant did not credibly establish that he was a victim of trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits additional evidence and a brief and reasserts his eligibility. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/FEB062019_01D12101.pdf,FEB062019_01D12101.pdf,1910706,FEB062019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections 110l(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), determining that the Applicant did not establish that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, and therefore, necessarily did not establish that she was physically present in the United States on account of the claimed trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and reasserts her eligibility as a victim of a severe form of trafficking. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal. ·" +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/DEC112018_01D12101.pdf,DEC112018_01D12101.pdf,1676801,DEC112018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRAN'T STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections 1101 (a)(l 5)(T) and I l 84(0). The Director of the Vem1ont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that, while the Applicant established that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking, she did not demonstrate that she \Vas physically present in the United States on account of such traft)cking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a supplemental written statement and brief and reasserts her eligibility. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/JUL052018_01D12101.pdf,JUL052018_01D12101.pdf,1522973,JUL052018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 10l(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections 1101 ( a)( 15)(T) and 1184( o ). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. Id. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant did not credibly establish that he was a victim of trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits additional evidence and a'brief and reasserts his eligibility. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/JUN292018_01D12101.pdf,JUN292018_01D12101.pdf,1393876,JUN292018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ ll01(a)(15)(T) and 1 ]84(o). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-9]4, Application (or T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record established the Applicant's inadmissibility and her Form 1-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant (T waiver application), requesting a waiver of the grounds of inadmissibility, had been denied. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence. She contends that the record did not support all the grounds of inadmissibility found by the Director, and that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) abused its discretion in denying her T waiver application. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/JUN062018_01D12101.pdf,JUN062018_01D12101.pdf,1202,JUN062018,"Appeals Office DATE: JUNE 6, 2018 MOTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OFFICE DECISION","FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The motion to reopen is denied.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of Mexico, seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections I 0 I (a)(l5)(T) and 2 I +4(o) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ IIOI(a)(I5)(T) and I I84(o). The T-I classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application) and we dismissed a subsequent appeal. The matter is now before us on a combined motion to reopen and motion to reconsider. Upon review, we will deny the combined motion." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/MAR012018_01D12101.pdf,MAR012018_01D12101.pdf,918385,MAR012018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of Honduras, seeks T -1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(l5)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators oftratlicking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that he was physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking in persons. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence, asserting that he satisfies the physical presence requirement to establish his eligibility forT classification. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/MAR122018_01D12101.pdf,MAR122018_01D12101.pdf,954604,MAR122018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of El Salvador, seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(I5)(T) and 214(o) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(I5)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant was smuggled into the United States, but was not a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, and consequently was also not physically present in the United States on account of such traflicking, and had not assisted in the investigation or prosecution of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and reasserts his eligibility for T nonimmigrant status. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/MAR192018_01D12101.pdf,MAR192018_01D12101.pdf,831589,MAR192018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of Mexico, seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections I 0 I (a)(IS)(T) and 214(o) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ IIOI(a)(IS)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form l-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that she was physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking in persons. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and reasserts her eligibility for T nonimmigrant status. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/MAR292018_02D12101.pdf,MAR292018_02D12101.pdf,882346,MAR292018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, SUPPLEMENT A, APPLICATION FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF T -1 RECIPIENT The Applicant, who seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification for himself, also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative, his mother, as an immediate family member of a person granted T -1 status",The appeal is dismissed.,True,"The Applicant, who seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification for himself, also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative, his mother, as an immediate family member of a person granted T -1 status. The T classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting acts or perpetrators of trafficking, and affords derivative status tor immediate family members. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) section 101(a)(15)(T)(ii), 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(T)(ii)(outlining eligibility for classification). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Supplement A, Application for Immediate Family Member ofT -1 Recipient (T derivative application), concluding that because the Applicant's Form I-914, Application forT Nonimmigrant Status (T application) had been denied, the Derivative was ineligible as the immediate family member of aT -1 nonimmigrant. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal. Approval of the T derivative application is contingent upon the approval of the principal T application. See 8 C.F.R. § 214.11(k)(discussing the application and eligibility requirements forT derivative applicants). The Director denied the Applicant's T application in a separate proceeding and we subsequently dismissed the appeal of that denial. As the Applicant's T application has been denied, the Derivative is ineligible for nonimmigrant classification as the immediate relative of a T +nonimmigrant pursuant to section 101 (a)( 15)(T)(ii) of the Act. ORDER: The appeal is dismissed. Cite as Matter ID# 882346 (AAO Mar. 29, 2018)" +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/MAY222018_02D12101.pdf,MAY222018_02D12101.pdf,1165853,MAY222018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, SUPPLEMENT A, APPLICATION FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF T-1 RECIPIENT The Applicant, who seeks ""T-1"" nonimmigrant classification for herself, also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative, her husband, as an immediate family member of a person granted T-1 status",The appeal is dismissed.,True,"The Applicant, who seeks ""T-1"" nonimmigrant classification for herself, also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative, her husband, as an immediate family member of a person granted T-1 status. The T classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting acts or perpetrators of trafficking, and affords derivative status for immediate family members. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) section I 01 (a)(l5)(T)(ii), 8 U.S.C. § IIOI(a)(l5)(T)(ii)(outlining eligibility for derivative classification). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Supplement A, Application for Immediate Family Member ofT-! Recipient (T derivative application), concluding that because the Applicant's Form I-914, Application forT Nonimmigrant Status (T application) had been denied, the Derivative was ineligible as the immediate family member of aT -I nonimmigrant. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal. Approval of the T derivative application is contingent upon the approval of the principal T application. See 8 C.F.R. § 214.ll(k)(discussing the application and eligibility requirements forT derivative applicants). The Director denied the Applicant's T application in a separate proceeding and we subsequently dismissed the appeal of that denial. As the Applicant's T application has been denied, the Derivative is ineligible for nonimmigrant classification as the immediate relative of a T +nonimmigrant pursuant to section 10l(a)(l5)(T)(ii) of the Act. ORDER: The appeal is dismissed. Cite as Matter of E-1-M-D-, ID# 1165853 (AAO May 22, 20 18)" +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/JUL112019_01D12101.pdf,JUL112019_01D12101.pdf,03675130,JUL112019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center initially approved the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), but subsequently revoked approval of the T application after issuing notice to the Applicant that the record did not establish that she is physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking in persons. On appeal, the Applicant asserts that the Director's revocation was in error. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/JUL162019_01D12101.pdf,JUL162019_01D12101.pdf,3483522,JUL162019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant did not establish that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, as required. On appeal, the Applicant submits copies of previously submitted evidence and a brief and reasserts her eligibility. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/OCT312019_01D12101.pdf,OCT312019_01D12101.pdf,4900145,OCT312019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application). On appeal, the Applicant submits additional evidence and asserts her eligibility for T nonimmigrant status. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/NOV282018_01D12101.pdf,NOV282018_01D12101.pdf,1571454,NOV282018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, SUPPLEMENT A, APPLICATION FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF T-1 RECIPIENT The Applicant, who seeks ""T-1"" nonimmigrant classification for herself~ also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T-1 status",The appeal is dismissed.,True,"The Applicant, who seeks ""T-1"" nonimmigrant classification for herself~ also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T-1 status under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) section 10l(a)(l5)(T)(ii), 8 U.S.C. § l 101(a)(l5)(T)(ii). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Supplement A, Application for Immediate Family Member of T-1 Recipient (T derivative application), concluding that because the Applicant's Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), had been denied, the Derivative was ineligible as the immediate family member of a T-1 nonimmigrant. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal. Approval of the T derivative application is contingent upon the approval of the principal T application. See 8 C.F.R. § 214.11(0)(9), (s)(5). The Director denied the Applicant's T application and in separate proceedings, we subsequently dismissed the appeal of that denial. As the Applicant's T application has been denied, the Derivative is ineligible for nonimmigrant classification as the immediate relative of a T nonimmigrant pursuant to section 101(a)(15)(T)(ii) of the Act. ORDER: The appeal is dismissed. Cite as Matter of A-J-S-A-, ID# 1571454 (AAO Nov. 28, 2018)" +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/OCT162018_03D12101.pdf,OCT162018_03D12101.pdf,1659054,OCT162018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 110l(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). · After giving notice, the Director of the Vermont Service Center revoked approval of the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application) based on unresolved discrepancies in the record and a finding that the Applicant did not credibly establish that she was the victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief, a supplemental personal statement, 1 and new and previously submitted evidence, and asserts that the revocation was in error. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal. L LAW Section 101(a)(15)(T)(i) of the Act provides that an applicant may be. classified as a T-1 nonimmigrant if he or she: is or has been a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons; is physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking; has complied with any reasonable requests for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of the trafficking; and would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm upon removal from the United States. The term ""severe form of trafficking in persons"" is defined in pertinent part as ""sex trafficking in which a commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such act is under the age of 18 years."" 8 C.F.R. § 214.1 l(a) (2017).2 The burden of proof is on an applicant to demonstrate eligibility by a preponderance of the evidence. 8 C.F.R. § 214.1 l(d)(S); Matter of Chawathe, 25 l&N Dec. 369, 375 (AAO 2010). An 1 The Applicant's personal statement on appeal is nearly identical to a statement she submitted in December 2017 in support of her motion to reopen the Director's revocation of her approved Form 1-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Non immigrant (waiver application). 2 During the pendency of these proceedings, the Department of Homeland Security (OHS) issued an interim rule, effective January 18, 2017, amending its regulations at 8 C.F.R. § 214.11 for victims of human trafficking who seek T nonimmigrant status. See Classification for Victims of Severe Forms of Trafficking in Persons; Eligibility for ""T'"" Nonimmigrant Status (Interim T Rule), 81 Fed. Reg. 92266, 92308-09 (Dec. 19, 2016)." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/OCT162018_02D12101.pdf,OCT162018_02D12101.pdf,1617300,OCT162018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The decision of the Director is withdrawn.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim .of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections lOl(a)(lS)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ l l0l(a)(lS)(T) and I 184(0). The Director of the VermonfService Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant did not establish that she was physically present in the United States on account of a. severe form of trafficking in persons. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence and asserts that the Director's decision was in error. Upon de novo review, we will remand the matter to the Director for further proceedings." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2016/JAN082016_01D12101.pdf,JAN082016_01D12101.pdf,15106,JAN082016,"Appeals Office DATE: JAN. 8, 2016 MOTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OFFICE DECISION","FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The motion to reopen is denied.,False,"The Applicant seeks nonimmigrant classification as a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) § 101(a)(15)(T)(i), 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(T)(i). The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the application. The Applicant filed a timely appeal to the Administrative Appeals Office, which we dismissed on the merits. The matter is now before us on a motion to reopen and reconsider. The motions will be denied." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2016/JUN172016_02D12101.pdf,JUN172016_02D12101.pdf,16723,JUN172016,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks ""T-1"" nonimmigrant classification as a v1chm of human trafficking. +See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the application. The Director concluded that the Applicant did not establish that he was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, and therefore could not establish that he is physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking, or that he had complied with reasonable requests for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of severe forms of trafficking, and would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm if he were removed from the United States. The matter is now before us on appeal.1 The Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence2 The Applicant claims that he has submitted sufficient evidence to show he is a victim of a severe form of trafficking and that his application should be approved. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/APR102019_02D12101.pdf,APR102019_02D12101.pdf,1824821,APR102019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SER VICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a v1ct1m of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ l 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application). On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence and reasserts her eligibility. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/SEP272018_03D12101.pdf,SEP272018_03D12101.pdf,1563223,SEP272018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections l 10l(a)(15)(T) and J 184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant did not establish that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and was not physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits additional evidence and a brief and reasserts her eligibility. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/APR032019_02D12101.pdf,APR032019_02D12101.pdf,2987735,APR032019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SER VICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The decision of the Director is withdrawn.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a v1ct1m of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ l 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant did not establish that he is physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking in persons. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence and asserts that the Director's decision was in error. Upon de nova review, we will remand the matter to the Director." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/JUL022019_01D12101.pdf,JUL022019_01D12101.pdf,3956309,JUL022019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that she was physically present in the United States on account of having been a been of a severe form of trafficking in persons and would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm upon removal from the United States. In addition, the Director concluded that the Applicant was inadmissible to the United States and the grounds of her inadmissibility had not been waived. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief~ asserting her eligibility. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/JUN122019_01D12101.pdf,JUN122019_01D12101.pdf,3563259,JUN122019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a v1ct1m of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that the Applicant was physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief, additional evidence, and copies of previously submitted evidence, and he reasserts his eligibility. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/JUL302019_01D12101.pdf,JUL302019_01D12101.pdf,4422493,JUL302019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections 1101(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application). On appeal, the Applicant submits additional evidence and asserts her eligibility for T nonimmigrant status. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/OCT292018_02D12101.pdf,OCT292018_02D12101.pdf,1617106,OCT292018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914 SUPPLEMENT A, APPLICATION FOR FAMILY MEMBER OF T-1 RECIPIENT The Applicant, who seeks ""T-1"" nonimmigrant classification for herself, also seeks ""T-2"" nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative, her spouse, as an immediate family member of a person granted T-1 status",The appeal is dismissed.,True,"The Applicant, who seeks ""T-1"" nonimmigrant classification for herself, also seeks ""T-2"" nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative, her spouse, as an immediate family member of a person granted T-1 status. The T classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting acts or perpetrators of trafficking, and affords derivative status for immediate family members. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) section 10l(a)(15)(T), 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(T) (outlining eligibility for T nonimmigrant classification). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914 Supplement A, Application for Immediate Family Member of T-1 Recipient (Supplement A), based on the denial of the Applicant's Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application). Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal. Approval of the Supplement A is contingent upon the approval of the T application. See section 101(a)(15)(T)(ii) of the Act (allowing for derivative T-2 nonimmigrant status only on the basis of an approved T-1 application); 8 C.F.R. § 214.1 l(k) (discussing the application and eligibility requirements for derivative T nonimmigrant status). The Director denied the Applicant's T application in a separate proceeding, and we dismissed a subsequent appeal. As the Applicant's T application has been denied, the Derivative is ineligible for nonimmigrant classification as the immediate relative of a T nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(l5)(T)(ii) of the Act. ORDER: The appeal is dismissed. Cite as Matter of D-P-G-, ID# 1617106 (AAO Oct. 29, 2018)" +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/NOV262018_01D12101.pdf,NOV262018_01D12101.pdf,1348470,NOV262018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The decision of the Director is withdrawn.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a v1ct1m of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(l 5)(T) and 1 I 84(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that she was physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of traflicking in persons. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and asserts that the evidence establishes her eligibility for T nonimmigrant status. Upon de novo review, we will remand the matter to the Director for further proceedings. -I. LAW Section 101 (a)(l 5)(T)(i) of the Act provides that an applicant may be classified as a T-1 nonimmigrant if he or she: is or has been a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons; is physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking; has complied with any reasonable requests for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of the tratlicking; and would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm upon removal from the United States. The term ""severe form of trafficking in persons"" is defined as ""sex trafficking in which a commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such act is under the age of 18 years; or the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery."" 8 C.F.R. § 214.1 l(a) (2017).1 The burden of proof is on an applicant to demonstrate eligibility by a preponderance of the evidence. 8 C.F.R. § 214.1 l(d)(S); Matter of Chawathe, 25 I&N Dec. 369, 375 (AAO 2010) .. An 1 During the pendency of these proceedings, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an interim rule, effective January 18, 2017, amending its regulations at 8 C.F.R. § 214.11 for victims of human trafficking who seek T nonimmigrant status. See Class(fication for Victims of Severe Forms of Tra[f]cking in Persons; Eligibilily .fi1r .. .,. .. Nonimmigrant Status (Interim T Rule), 8 I Fed. Reg. 92266, 92308-09 (Dec. 19, 2016)." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/NOV282018_02D12101.pdf,NOV282018_02D12101.pdf,1571416,NOV282018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, SUPPLEMENT A, APPLICATION FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF T-1 RECIPIENT The Applicant, who seeks ""T-1"" nonimmigrant classification for herself, also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T-1 status",The appeal is dismissed.,True,"The Applicant, who seeks ""T-1"" nonimmigrant classification for herself, also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T-1 status under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) section 101(a)(15)(T)(ii), 8 U.S.C. § l 101(a)(l5)(T)(ii). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Supplement A, Application for Immediate Family Member of T-1 Recipient (T derivative application), concluding that because the Applicant's Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), had been denied, the Derivative was ineligible as the immediate family member of a T-1 nonimmigrant. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal. Approval of the T derivative application is contingent upon the approval of the principal T application. See 8 C.F.R. § 214.11(0)(9), (s)(5). The Director denied the Applicant's T application and in separate proceedings, we subsequently dismissed the appeal of that denial. As the Applicant's T application has been denied, the Derivative is ineligible for nonimmigrant classification as the immediate relative of a T nonimmigrant pursuant to section 101(a)(15)(T)(ii) of the Act. ORDER: The appeal is dismissed. Cite as Matter of J-V-G-A-, ID# 1571416 (AAO Nov. 28, 2018)" +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/NOV282018_06D12101.pdf,NOV282018_06D12101.pdf,1592131,NOV282018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914 SUPPLEMENT A, APPLICATION FOR FAMILY MEMBER OF T-1 RECIPIENT The Applicant, who seeks ""T-1"" nonimmigrant classification for himself, also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative, his spouse, as an immediate family member of a person granted T-1 status",The appeal is rejected.,True,"The Applicant, who seeks ""T-1"" nonimmigrant classification for himself, also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative, his spouse, as an immediate family member of a person granted T-1 status. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) section 101(a)(l5)(T), 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(l5)(T) (outlining eligibility for T nonimmigrant classification). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914 Supplement A, Application for Immediate Family Member of T-1 Recipient (Supplement A), based on the denial of the Applicant's Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application). The matter is now before us on appeal. Upon de nova review, we will reject the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/OCT232017_02D12101.pdf,OCT232017_02D12101.pdf,467579,OCT232017,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of the Philippines, seeks ''T -1·· nonimmigrant classification as a victim ofhuman trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(l5)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that because the record did not establish that the Applicant reported her claimed trafficking to a law enforcement agency (LEA). she did not show that she complied with any reasonable requests from an LEA for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of acts of severe forms of trafficking in persons, as required. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and asserts that the record established that she indirectly reported her trafficking to LEAs through her attorneys and various teachers· organizations, who successfully filed civil cases and worked with LEAs against her trafficker. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/OCT232017_01D12101.pdf,OCT232017_01D12101.pdf,522239,OCT232017,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of Mexico. seeks T -1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101 (a)(l5 )(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914. Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that she was a victim of trafficki\]g in persons and was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and asserts that the record demonstrates that she was a victim of severe form of trafficking in persons because was subjected to a severe form of trafficking in the United States and was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. She maintains that the discrepancies identified by the Director are explained in the record and do not undermine her trafficking claim. Upon de novo review. we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/OCT302017_01D12101.pdf,OCT302017_01D12101.pdf,995113,OCT302017,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, SUPPLEMENT A, APPLICATION FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF T-1 RECIPIENT The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification for herself and seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T -1 status",The appeal is summarily dismissed pursuant to 8 C.,True,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification for herself and seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T -1 status. See Immigration and Nationality Act section 101(a)(l5)(T)(ii), 8 U.S.C. § 110l(a)(15)(T)(ii). The T classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting acts or perpetrators of trafficking, and affords derivative status for immediate family members. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Applicant's principal Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status. The Director also denied the Derivative's Form 1-914, Supplement A, Application for Immediate Family Member of T-1 Recipient, concluding that because the principal Form I-914 had been denied, the Derivative was ineligible to be classified as an immediate family member of a T-1 nonimmigrant. The matter is now before us on appeal. Upon review, we will summarily dismiss the appeal. An officer to whom an appeal is taken shall summarily dismiss any appeal when the party concerned fails to identify specifically an erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact for the appeal. 8 C.F.R. § 103.3(a)(l)(v). The Applicant did not provide a statement in support of the appeal that specifically identities an erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact in the decision being appealed. On the Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion, the Applicant stated that a brief or additional evidence would be submitted within 30 days of the August 9, 2017, tiling date. However, we have not received anything further from the Applicant to date. Because the Applicant has not identified a specific, erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact in the Director's decision below, the appeal must be summarily dismissed. Additionally, approval of aT derivative application is contingent upon the approval of its principal T application. See 8 C.F.R. § 214.11(o)(9), (s)(5). U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services records do not reflect that the Applicant has filed an appeal of the principal application's denial. Because the Applicant's T application has been denied, the Derivative is ineligible for nonimmigrant classification as the immediate relative of aT nonimmigrant pursuant to section 101 (a)(l5)(T)(ii) of the Act." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/FEB022018_02D12101.pdf,FEB022018_02D12101.pdf,862282,FEB022018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of Cote d'Ivoire, seeks T -1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections I Ol (a)(l5)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ l!Ol(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification afiords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of traflicking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914. Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record established the Applicant's inadmissibility and her Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant (T waiver application), requesting a waiver of the grounds of inadmissibility. had been denied. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence, contesting one of the grounds of inadmissibility identified by the Director and asserting that her waiver application merits a favorable exercise of discretion. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/FEB022018_01D12101.pdf,FEB022018_01D12101.pdf,832626,FEB022018,"Appeals Office DATE: FEB. 2, 2018 MOTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OFFICE DECISION",FORM I-914. APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS,The motion to reopen is denied.,False,"The Applicant. a native and citizen of Guatemala, seeks T -I nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections I OJ (a)(l5)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ IIOJ(a)(IS)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application). concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that he was a victim of trafficking in persons, was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking, and would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm upon removal from the United States. We dismissed the Applicant's subsequent appeaL finding that the Applicant had not established that he was a victim of trat1icking and therefore could not establish that he was physically present on account of such trafficking. We further determined that the Applicant had not established that he had complied with any reasonable requests from law enforcement for assistance in the investigation or prosecution the trafficking. We also affirmed the Director's conclusion that the Applicant had not established the extreme hardship requirement. The Applicant now files a motion to reopen and reconsider. On motion, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence and asserts that the record demonstrates that he was trat1icked in persons because he was subjected to involuntary servitude during the course of being smuggled into the United States. He further contends that he is physically present in the United States on account of the trafficking to which he was subjected and that he would suffer the requisite extreme hardship should he be removed from the United States. Upon de novo review, we will deny the motions." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/JAN232018_01D12101.pdf,JAN232018_01D12101.pdf,813229,JAN232018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,FORM I-914. APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS,The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant. a native and citizen of Mexico. entered the United States with the assistance of paid smugglers who she claims subjected her to involuntary servitude during the course of the smuggling scheme after her entry. Based on these events. she seeks T -I nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trat1icking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections I 01 (a)( 15 )(T) and 214(o). 8 U.S.C. §§ IIOI(a)(IS)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914. Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that she was a victim of trat1icking in persons and is physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. On appeal. the Applicant submits a brief and asserts that the record demonstrates that she was trat1icked in persons because she was subjected to involuntary servitude during the course of being smuggled into the United States. She further contends that she is physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking and that she satisfied the remaining eligibility criteria for T-1 nonimmigrant classification. Upon de nol'O review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/FEB092018_01D12101.pdf,FEB092018_01D12101.pdf,00851174,FEB092018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of South Korea, seeks T -1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(l5)(T) and 214(o) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant did not demonstrate that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking, had complied with any reasonable requests for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of the alleged trafficking, and would sutler extreme hardship if she were removed from the +United States. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief' and asserts that the Director's decision was in error. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/MAR032017_01D12101.pdf,MAR032017_01D12101.pdf,00060195,MAR032017,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant is a citizen of India who hired individuals +to help him enter the United States for a fee. These people later threatened to harm the Applicant's family in India if he did not pay them additional money. Based on these events, the Applicant seeks T -1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or of trafficking. The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the Form l-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status, because the Applicant did not establish that he was a victim of a severe form of trafficking. The Director also determined that the Applicant had not shown he would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm if he were removed from the United States. The matter is rtow before us on appeal. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief in which he asserts that he was the victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons because he was threatened and coerced into debt bondage. We issued a Notice of Intent to Dismiss Appeal affording the Applicant the opportunity to submit additional evidence, but to date, we have received nothing further. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2016/AUG042016_01D12101.pdf,AUG042016_01D12101.pdf,14043,AUG042016,MOTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OFFICE DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The motion to reopen is denied.,False,"The Applicant seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the +Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status. The Director concluded the Applicant did not establish that he was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking, and he had complied with a reasonable request for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of acts of severe forms of trafficking. We dismissed a subsequent appeal. The matter is before us on motion. The Applicant does not make any assertions or submit additional evidence in support of the filing. Upon review, we will deny the motion to reopen and to reconsider. 1" +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2016/OCT032016_01D12101.pdf,OCT032016_01D12101.pdf,10120,OCT032016,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the Form I-914, Application forT Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant was not eligible for T classification and was not admissible to the United States because he was already a lawful permanent resident of the United States. The matter is now before us on appeal. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence. The Applicant asserts that he is eligible for T nonimmigrant classification, notwithstanding his lawful permanent resident status. ,-Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2016/AUG172016_01D12101.pdf,AUG172016_01D12101.pdf,17556,AUG172016,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the Form I-914, Application forT Nonimmigrant Status (T application). The Director concluded that the Applicant had not established that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, and consequently, also had not demonstrated that she was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking and that she had complied with any reasonable request for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of acts of trafficking. The Director further found that the Applicant had not established that she would suffer extreme hardship if she were removed from the United States. The matter is now before us on appeal. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence. The Applicant claims that the record establishes that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and satisfied the remaining statutory eligibility requirements under section 101(a)(15)(T)(i) ofthe Act. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2016/MAY102016_01D12101.pdf,MAY102016_01D12101.pdf,15919,MAY102016,Appeals Office DATE: MAY 10. 2016 MOTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OFFICE DECISION,FORM I-914. APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS,The motion to reopen is denied.,False,"The Applicant seeks .. T-1'' nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(l5)(T) and 214(o). 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims w +ho assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director. Vermont Service Center. denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status. The Director concluded that the Applicant did not establish that he was a victim of a severe form of trat1icking. that he was physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking. and that he had complied with any reasonable request for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of acts of severe forms of trafficking. We dismissed the Applicant's subsequent appeal, upholding the Director's tindings and also determining that the Applicant had not established extreme hardship involving unusual and severe hann upon removal. We also denied the Applicant's subsequent motion to reopen and reconsider. We arc reopening the matter on our own motion for a new decision on the motion to reopen and reconsider. On motion, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence. The Applicant claims that his prior statements ··were prepared by the paralegal of [his] previous counsel and tailed to articulate the essence of fhis] victimization."" and that he was tratlicked by in addition to . and and He includes additional payroll statements and an affidavit from a friend. Upon review. we will deny the motions." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2015/DEC072015_01D12101.pdf,DEC072015_01D12101.pdf,13076,DEC072015,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks nonimmigrant classification as a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), § 101(a)(15)(T)(i), 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(T)(i). The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the +application, determining that the Applicant did not establish that he was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, was physically present in the United States on account of trafficking, and did not comply with reasonable requests in the investigation or prosecution of acts of trafficking. The matter is now before us on appeal. The appeal will be dismissed." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2015/OCT212015_02D12101.pdf,OCT212015_02D12101.pdf,14701,OCT212015,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks nonimmigrant classification as a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) § 101(a)(15)(T)(i), 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(T)(i). The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the application because the Applicant did not establish that he was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking, had complied with any reasonable request for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of acts of severe forms of trafficking in persons, or would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm upon removal. The matter is now before us on appeal. The appeal will be dismissed." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2016/FEB012016_01D12101.pdf,FEB012016_01D12101.pdf,13944,FEB012016,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks nonimmigrant classification as a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act),§ 101(a)(15)(T)(i), 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(T)(i). The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the application because the Applicant did not establish that he had complied with any reasonable requests for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of acts of trafficking, or the investigation of crime where acts of trafficking are at least one central reason for the commission of that crime. The matter is now before us on appeal. The appeal will be dismissed." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2015/NOV182015_01D12101.pdf,NOV182015_01D12101.pdf,14750,NOV182015,"Appeals Office DATE: NOV. 18,2015 APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION","FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks nonimmigrant classification as a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. See Immigration and Nationality Act +(the Act) § 101(a)(15)(T)(i), 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(T)(i). The Deputy Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the application after determining that the Applicant could not be granted T nonimmigrant status because he still held lawful permanent resident status and could not simultaneously be an immigrant and nonimmigrant. The matter is now before us on appeal. The appeal will be dismissed." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2015/NOV232015_02D12101.pdf,NOV232015_02D12101.pdf,15788,NOV232015,"Appeals Office DATE: NOV. 23, 2015 MOTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OFFICE DECISION","FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The motion to reopen is denied.,False,"The Applicant seeks nonimmigrant classification as a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. See Immigration and Nationality +Act (the Act) § 101(a)(l5)(T)(i), 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(T)(i). The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the application because the Applicant did not establish that he was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking, +and had complied with any reasonable request for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of acts of severe forms of trafficking in persons. The Applicant filed a timely appeal to the Administrative Appeals Office, which we dismissed on the merits. The matter is now before us on a motion to reopen and reconsider. The motions will be denied. A motion to reopen must state the new facts to be proved and be supported by affidavits or other documentary evidence. 8 C.F.R. § 103.5(a)(2). A motion to reconsider must: (1) state the reasons for reconsideration and be supported by any pertinent precedent decisions to establish that the decision was based on an incorrect application of law or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services policy; and (2) establish that the decision was incorrect based on the evidence of record at the time ofthe initial decision. 8 C.F.R. § 103.5(a)(3). On motion, the Applicant suggests that he is no longer represented +by his former attorney because he cannot afford her legal fees and ""[ d]ue to ineffective assistance of counsel."" The Applicant's claim, however, is not supported by the evidence required to establish ineffective assistance of counsel. Specifically, the Applicant's assertion does not include: (1) an affidavit setting forth in detail the agreement that was entered into with counsel with respect to the actions to be taken and what representations counsel did or did not make to Applicant in this regard; (2) evidence that counsel whose integrity or competence is being impugned has been informed of the allegations leveled against her and given an opportunity to respond; and (3) evidence as to whether a complaint has been filed with appropriate disciplinary authorities with respect to any violation of counsel's ethical or legal responsibilities, and if not, why not. See Matter of Lozada, 19 I&N Dec. 637 (BIA 1988), affd, 857 F.2d 10 (1st Cir. 1988). The Applicant also requests an additional period of 33 days ""to submit [his] appeal [sic] brief and additional evidence,"" and to ""confer ... with my counsel or representative so that they can amply research the legal case precedents on this matter, address the issues that need to be addressed, and" +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2016/MAR292016_01D12101.pdf,MAR292016_01D12101.pdf,15918,MAR292016,"Appeals Office DATE: MAR. 29,2016 MOTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OFFICE DECISION","FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The motion to reopen is denied.,False,"The Applicant seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification as a v1ct1m of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act)§§ 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(o), 8 U +.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184( o ). The T -1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the application. The Director concluded that the Applicant did not establish that he was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. We dismissed a subsequent appeal. The matter is now before us on a motion to reopen and reconsider. On motion, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence. The Applicant claims that his prior statements ""were prepared by the paralegal of [his] previous counsel and failed to articulate the essence of [his] victimization,"" and that his new documents, including statements from his friends, ""clarify and straighten up"" any errors in the record. Upon review, we will deny the motion." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2016/AUG302016_01D12101.pdf,AUG302016_01D12101.pdf,17763,AUG302016,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the Form 1-914, Application forT Nonimmigrant Status (T application). The Director concluded that the Applicant did not establish that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, and therefore could not establish that she is physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking, that she had complied with reasonable requests for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of severe forms of trafficking, and would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm if she were removed from the +United States. The matter is now before us on appeal. The Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence. The Applicant-claims that she has submitted sufficient evidence to show she is a victim of a severe form of trafficking and that her application should be approved. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2016/JUN172016_01D12101.pdf,JUN172016_01D12101.pdf,16724,JUN172016,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks ""T -I"" nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections IOI(a)(I5)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ IIOI(a)(I5)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the Form 1-914, Application forT Nonimmigrant Status. The Director concluded that the Applicant had not established that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, and consequently, also had not demonstrated that she was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking and that she complied with any reasonable request for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of acts of trafficking. The matter is now before us on appeal. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief. The Applicant claims that the Director did not consider credible, probative evidence in the record demonstrating that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/OCT262017_02D12101.pdf,OCT262017_02D12101.pdf,895069,OCT262017,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of Mexico, seeks T -1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification atlords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I -914. Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that he was a victim of trafficking in persons and was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and asserts that the record demonstrates that he was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and is physically present in the United States on account of that trafficking. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/OCT262017_01D12101.pdf,OCT262017_01D12101.pdf,623858,OCT262017,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of Mexico, seeks T -1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(l5)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 110l(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that she was a victim of trafficking in persons and was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and asserts that the record demonstrates that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and is physically present in the United States on account of that trafficking. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/OCT112017_01D12101.pdf,OCT112017_01D12101.pdf,00561467,OCT112017,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,True,"The Applicant, who seeks ·'T -1 '' nonimmigrant classification for herself, also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T-1 status. S'ee Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) section 101(a)(15)(T)(ii), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(T)(ii). The T classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting acts or perpetrators of trafficking, and affords derivative status for immediate family members. · The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914. Supplement A. Application for Immediate Family Member ofT -1 Recipient (T derivative application). concluding that because the Applicant's Form I-914, Application forT Nonimmigrant Status (T application), had been denied. the Derivative was ineligible as the immediate family member of a T +-1 nonimmigrant. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal. Approval of the T derivative application is contingent upon the approval of the principal T application. See 8 C.F.R. § 214.11(o)(9), (s)(5). The Director denied the Applicant's T application and in separate proceedings, we subsequently dismissed the appeal of that denial. As +the Applicant's T application has been denied, the Derivative is ineligible for nonimmigrant classification as the immediate relative of aT nonimmigrant pursuant to section 101(a)(l5)(T)(ii) of the Act. ORDER: The appeal is dismissed. Cite as Matter qf R-S-G-0-, 10# 00561467 (AAO Oct. 11, 2017)" +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/OCT232017_03D12101.pdf,OCT232017_03D12101.pdf,488222,OCT232017,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, SUPPLEMENT A. APPLICATION FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF T -1 RECIPIENT The Applicant, who seeks ""T-1"" nonimmigrant classification for herself: also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T -1 status",The appeal is dismissed.,True,"The Applicant, who seeks ""T-1"" nonimmigrant classification for herself: also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T -1 status. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) section 101(a)(15)(T)(ii). 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(T)(ii). The T classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting acts or perpetrators of trafficking, and affords derivative status for immediate family members. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914. Supplement A. Application for Immediate Family Member ofT -1 Recipient (T derivative application). concluding that because the Applicant's Form I-914, Application forT Nonimmigrant Status (T application). had been denied. the Derivative was ineligible as the immediate family member of aT -1 nonimmigrant. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal. Approval of the T derivative application is contingent upon the approval of the principal T application. See 8 C.F.R. 214.11(o)(9), (s)(5). The Director denied the Applicant's T application and in separate proceedings, we subsequently dismissed the appeal of that denial. As the Applicant's T application has been denied. the Derivative is ineligible for nonimmigrant classification as the immediate relative of aT nonimmigrant pursuant to section IOI(a)(15)(T)(ii) ofthe Act. ORDER: The appeal is dismissed. Cite as Matter o.fN-B-B-, ID# 488222 (AAO Oct. 23, 2017)" +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/NOV092017_01D12101.pdf,NOV092017_01D12101.pdf,610433,NOV092017,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and Citizen of the Philippines, asserts that she was recruited in the Philippines to teach in the United States through fraud and coercion for the purpose of subjection to debt bondage. Based on this claim, she seeks T -1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that because the Applicant departed the United States, she has not demonstrated that she is physically present in the United States on +account of a severe form of trafficking in persons. On appeal, the Applicant submits additional evidence and a brief and asserts that her reentries into the United States were on account of the alleged trafficking scheme. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/JUN022017_01D12101.pdf,JUN022017_01D12101.pdf,295932,JUN022017,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of Guatemala, entered the United States as a minor with the assistance of paid smugglers who, at some point, forced him to carry heavy backpacks after his entry. Based on these events, he seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(l5)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that he was a victim of trafficking in persons, was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking, and would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm upon removal from the United States. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief in which he asserts that the record demonstrates that he was trafficked in persons because he was subjected to involuntary servitude during the course of being smuggled into the United States. He further contends that he is physically present in the United States on account of the trafficking to which was subjected and that he would suffer the requisite extreme hardship should he be removed from the United States. 1 Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeaL" +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/APR032019_01D12101.pdf,APR032019_01D12101.pdf,1685883,APR032019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SER VICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections l 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application). On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence, asserting her eligibility for T classification. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/APR242019_01D12101.pdf,APR242019_01D12101.pdf,3075604,APR242019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a v1ct1m of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ l 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the evidence did not establish that the Applicant was the victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and is physically present in the United States in account of such trafficking. The Director also concluded that the Applicant is inadmissible. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence and reasserts his eligibility. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/AUG102018_01D12101.pdf,AUG102018_01D12101.pdf,1277011,AUG102018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections 1101(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. Id. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application). The Director determined that, although the Applicant encountered men who required him to carry a backpack during his attempt to enter the United States, he did not establish that he was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. On appeal, the Applicant submits a supplemental written statement and brief and reasserts his eligibility as a victim of labor trafficking. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/JAN162019_01D12101.pdf,JAN162019_01D12101.pdf,2193753,JAN162019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant did not establish that he was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and reasserts his eligibility. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/OCT312018_01D12101.pdf,OCT312018_01D12101.pdf,1527940,OCT312018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a v1ct1m of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant was not physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking in persons. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence and asserts that the Director's decision was m error. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/SEP182018_01D12101.pdf,SEP182018_01D12101.pdf,1663881,SEP182018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT ST A TUS The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 10l(a)(I5)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections l 101(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 10l(a)(I5)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections l 101(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. Id. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application). The Director determined that the Applicant did not establish that she was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons because the record was unclear regarding her claimed victimization. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and reasserts her eligibility as a victim of trafficking. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/JUL292019_02D12101.pdf,JUL292019_02D12101.pdf,4406600,JUL292019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. sections 1101(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that he is the victim of a severe form of human trafficking, is physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking, complied with any reasonable requests from law enforcement for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of the trafficking, and is admissible to the United States. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence, asserting his eligibility. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2020/OCT192020_01D12101.pdf,OCT192020_01D12101.pdf,6344587,OCT192020,Appeal of Vermont Service Center Decision,"Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(0) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application). On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence, asserting his eligibility. We review the questions in this matter de nova. See Matter of Christo 's Inc., 26 l&N Dec. 537, 537 n.2 (AAO 2015). Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2015/OCT292015_01D12101.pdf,OCT292015_01D12101.pdf,14848,OCT292015,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks nonimmigrant classification as a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) § 101(a)(15)(T)(i), 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(T)(i). The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the application because the Applicant did not establish that he was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. The matter is now before us on appeal. The appeal will be dismissed." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2016/MAR212016_01D12101.pdf,MAR212016_01D12101.pdf,15919,MAR212016,"Appeals Office DATE: MAR. 21,2016 MOTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OFFICE DECISION","FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The motion to reopen is denied.,False,"The Applicant seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act)§§ 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184( o ). The T -1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the application. The Director concluded that the Applicant did not establish that he was a victim of a severe form of trafficking, that he was physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking, and that he had complied with any reasonable request for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of acts of severe forms oftrafficking. We subsequently dismissed the appeal on the merits. The matter is now before us on a motion to reopen and reconsider. On motion, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence. Upon review, we will deny the motions." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2016/JAN272016_01D12101.pdf,JAN272016_01D12101.pdf,15229,JAN272016,"Appeals Office DATE: JAN. 27,2016 MOTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OFFICE DECISION","FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The motion to reconsider is denied.,False,"The Applicant seeks nonimmigrant classification as a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) § 101(a)(15)(T)(i), 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(T)(i). The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the application. We dismissed a subsequent appeal. The matter is now before us on a motion to reconsider. The motion will be denied." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2016/MAR312016_01D12101.pdf,MAR312016_01D12101.pdf,16094,MAR312016,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification as a v1ct1m of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) §§ 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the application. The Director concluded that the Applicant is not a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, physically present in the United States on account of trafficking, nor has she complied with a reasonable request for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of acts of trafficking. The matter is now before us on appeal. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence. The Applicant claims that she has provided evidence that she is a victim of a severe form of trafficking and that her application should be approved. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2016/JUN222016_01D12101.pdf,JUN222016_01D12101.pdf,16783,JUN222016,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification as a viclim of human tratlicking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 10l(a)(l5)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ IIOI(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the application. The Director concluded that the Applicant did not establish that he was a victim of a severe form of trafficking, and therefore could not establish that he is physically present on account of a severe form of trafficking or that he had complied with reasonable requests for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of severe forms oftratlicking in persons. The matter is now before us on appeal. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and copies of previously submitted evidence. The Applicant claims that he has submitted sufficient evidence to show he is a victim of a severe form of trafficking and that his application should be approved. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2017/FEB212017_01D12101.pdf,FEB212017_01D12101.pdf,109390,FEB212017,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(l5)(T) and. 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status, concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that she was physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking in persons. The matter is now before us on appeal. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and previously submitted evidence. The Applicant claims that the record demonstrates that she is physically present in the United States on account of a severe form of trafficking notwithstanding her departure from and subsequent reentry into the United States. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2016/OCT192016_01D12101.pdf,OCT192016_01D12101.pdf,9972,OCT192016,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks ""T -1"" nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections +101(a)(15)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(15)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the application, concluding that the Applicant did not show that he was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, and therefore did not meet any of the eligibility requirements. The matter is now before us on appeal. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief. The Applicant claims that he was a victim of a severe form· of trafficking because he was defrauded into coming to the United States for the purpose of debt servitude, and that he meets the eligibility requirements. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2015/NOV232015_01D12101.pdf,NOV232015_01D12101.pdf,15107,NOV232015,"Appeals Office DATE: NOV. 23, 2015 MOTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OFFICE DECISION","FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The motion to reopen is denied.,False,"The Applicant seeks nonimmigrant classification as a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) § 101(a)(15)(T)(i), 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(T)(i). The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the +application because the Applicant did not establish that he was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking, +and had complied with any reasonable request for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of acts of severe forms of trafficking in persons. The Applicant filed a timely appeal to the Administrative Appeals Office, which we dismissed on the merits. The matter is now before us on a motion to reopen and reconsider. The motions will be denied. A motion to reopen must state the new facts to be proved and be supported by affidavits or other documentary evidence. 8 C.F.R. § 103.5(a)(2). A motion to reconsider must: (1) state the reasons for reconsideration and be supported by any pertinent precedent decisions to establish that the decision was based on an incorrect application of law or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services policy; and (2) establish that the decision was incorrect based on the evidence of record at the time of the initial decision. 8 C.F .R. § 103 .5( a)(3 ). On motion, the Applicant suggests that he is no longer represented by his former attorney because he cannot afford her legal fees and ""[d]ue to ineffective assistance of counsel."" The Applicant's claim, however, is not supported by the evidence required to establish ineffective assistance of counsel. Specifically, the Applicant's assertion does not include: (1) an affidavit setting forth in detail the agreement that was entered into with counsel with respect to the actions to be taken and what representations counsel did or did not make to Applicant in this regard; (2) evidence that counsel whose integrity or competence is being impugned has been informed of the allegations leveled against her and given an opportunity to respond; and (3) evidence as to whether a complaint has been filed with appropriate disciplinary authorities with respect to any violation of counsel's ethical or legal responsibilities, and if not, why not. See Matter of Lozada, 19 I&N Dec. 637 (BIA 1988), affd, 857 F.2d 10 (1st Cir. 1988). The Applicant also requests an additional period of 3 0 days ""to submit [his] appeal [sic] brief and additional evidence,"" and to ""confer ... with non-profit organizations that are assisting [him] so that they can amply research the legal case precedents on this matter, address the issues that need to be" +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2016/JAN082016_02D12101.pdf,JAN082016_02D12101.pdf,15112,JAN082016,"Appeals Office DATE: JAN. 8, 2016 MOTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OFFICE DECISION","FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The motion to reopen is denied.,False,"The Applicant seeks nonimmigrant classification as a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) § 101(a)(15)(T)(i), 8 U.S.C. § 1101 ( a)(15)(T)(i). The Director, Vermont Service Center, denied the application. The Applicant filed a timely appeal to the Administrative Appeals Office, which we dismissed on the merits. The matter is now before us on a motion to reopen and reconsider. The motions will be denied." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2019/JAN312019_01D12101.pdf,JAN312019_01D12101.pdf,2199197,JAN312019,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(l5)(T) and 214(0), 8 U.S.C. §§ l 10l(a)(15)(T) and 1184(0). After giving notice, the Director of the Vennont Service Center revoked approval of the Fonn I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application) based on unresolved discrepancies in the record and a finding that the Applicant did not credibly establish that she met any of the requirements for T nonimmigrant status. The Director also denied the Applicant's subsequent motion.1 On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and copies of previously submitted evidence and asserts that the revocation was in error. Upon de nova review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/DEC282018_01D12101.pdf,DEC282018_01D12101.pdf,1879191,DEC282018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FOR TNONlMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a v1ct1m of human trafficking under Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections t01(a)(15)(T) and 214(0), s'U_.S.C. §§ 1101 (a)(I S)(T) and 1184(0). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914, Application for T Noriimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the evidence did not establish that the Applicant was the victim of a severe form of tratlicking in persons and is physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and reasserts her eligibility. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/FEB232018_02D12101.pdf,FEB232018_02D12101.pdf,884875,FEB232018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914. SUPPLEMENT A. APPLICATION FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF T-1 RECIPIENT The Applicant, who seeks ""T -I"" nonimmigrant classification for herself: also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T-1 status",The appeal is dismissed.,True,"The Applicant, who seeks ""T -I"" nonimmigrant classification for herself: also seeks T nonimmigrant classification of the Derivative as an immediate family member of a person granted T-1 status. The T classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting acts or perpetrators of tratlicking, and affords derivative status lor immediate tamily members. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) section IOI(a)(15)(T)(ii). 8 U.S.C. § II 0 I (a)( 15)(T)(ii)( outlining eligibility for classification). The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form 1-914. Supplement A. Application for Immediate Family Member of T-1 Recipient (T derivative application). concluding that because the Applicant's Form I-914. Application forT Nonimmigrant Status (T application), had been denied. the Derivative was ineligible as the immediate family member of a T-1 nonimmigrant. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal. Approval of the T derivative application is contingent upon the approval of the principal T application. See 8 C.F.R. § 214.ll(k)(discussing the application and eligibility requirements forT derivative applicants). The Director denied the Applicant's T application in a separate proceeding and we subsequently dismissed the appeal of that denial. As the Applicant's T application has been denied. the Derivative is ineligible for nonimmigrant classitication as the immediate relative of a T +nonimmigrant pursuant to section IOI(a)(l5)(T)(ii) ofthe Act. ORDER: The appeal is dismissed. Cite as Matter of.J-8-A-, ID# 884875 (AAO Feb. 23. 20 18)" +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/MAY012018_01D12101.pdf,MAY012018_01D12101.pdf,1040935,MAY012018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of South Korea, seeks T -1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101 (a)(15)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 110l(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center revoked approval of the Form I -914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application) based on a finding that the Applicant willfully misrepresented material facts in relation to his T application and did not credibly establish that he was the victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence and asserts that the Director's revocation decision was based on incorrect evidence and misunderstandings of the Applicant's prior statements, and that he has demonstrated his eligibility forT nonimmigrant classification. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/FEB092018_02D12101.pdf,FEB092018_02D12101.pdf,00871867,FEB092018,APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION,"FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of the Philippines, seeks T -1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking. See Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) sections 101(a)(15)(T) and 214(o), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of trafficking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the Applicant had not demonstrated that she had complied with any reasonable requests for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of acts of severe forms of trafficking in persons. The Director also found that the Applicant is inadmissible to the United States and had not submitted a Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant (waiver application), to waive her inadmissibility. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and additional evidence and asserts that she made +several attempts to contact law enforcement agencies to report her trafficking, but did not receive a response. She also contends that she is not inadmissible. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal." +www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/D12%20-%20Application%20for%20T%20Nonimmigrant%20Status/Decisions_Issued_in_2018/MAR262018_02D12101.pdf,MAR262018_02D12101.pdf,923875,MAR262018,"Appeals Office DATE: MAR. 26,2018 APPEAL OF VERMONT SERVICE CENTER DECISION","FORM I-914, APPLICATION FORT NONIMMIGRANT STATUS",The appeal is dismissed.,False,"The Applicant, a native and citizen of China, seeks T-1 nonimmigrant classification as a victim of human trafficking under sections 101(a)(l5)(T) and 214(o) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. §§ l101(a)(l5)(T) and 1184(o). The T-1 classification affords nonimmigrant status to victims who assist authorities investigating or prosecuting the acts or perpetrators of traflicking. The Director of the Vermont Service Center denied the Form l-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (T application), concluding that the record did not establish that the Applicant was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons and therefore, necessarily did not establish that she was physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking and had complied with any reasonable requests from law enforcement for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of the tratlicking. On appeal, the Applicant submits a brief and asserts that the record demonstrates her eligibility for T classification. Upon de novo review, we will dismiss the appeal. l. LAW Section IOI(a)(IS)(T)(i) of the Act provides that an applicant may be classified as a T-l nonimmigrant if he or she: is or has been a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons; is physically present in the United States on account of such trafficking; has complied with any reasonable requests for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of trafficking; and would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm upon removal from the United States. 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For next week, we will try to download these files by years, and convert them into txt file. + +Have I run into any issues? Do I need help? + +- I didn't think we run into any issues at this stage. All we need to do is to sure we will not miss any links during scraping. + +Have I talked to the client recently? When are we meeting with them next? + +- We plan to meet PM weekly so we can keep on the right track. The representative of client will show up as well. diff --git a/t_visa_trends_team1/scrum_2.md b/t_visa_trends_team1/scrum_2.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9dcfad2 --- /dev/null +++ b/t_visa_trends_team1/scrum_2.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# 10/23 Meeting + +What have I worked on? + +- We successfully convert the links to first 20 pages of non-precedent decisions at [here](https://www.uscis.gov/administrative-appeals/aao-decisions/aao-non-precedent-decisions) into text files respectively. + +What will I be working on next? + +- We plan to extract the desired information from these text files, for example, year/month of decision was made, the case ID, and ... +- Convert the pdf to csv file instead of text file. + +Have I run into any issues? Do I need help? + +- We found out it's really hard as we tried to extract information from a text file. All information are messed up together. Hence, we decide to try csv file next week. I hope we can make data extraction process much easier. +- I don't think we need help. + +Have I talked to the client recently? When are we meeting with them next? + +- We meet PM at 10/23. The representative of client also show up. We are going to meet again next Friday. diff --git a/t_visa_trends_team1/scrum_3.md b/t_visa_trends_team1/scrum_3.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6a621aa --- /dev/null +++ b/t_visa_trends_team1/scrum_3.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# 11/6 Scrum meeting + +What have I worked on? + +- We worked on the analysis of “appeal” cases. And we use a python plot library to discover the trend of different dismissed/granted/denied cases and we follow the timeline to discover the pattern of them. We also extract the keywords in the explanation section to discover the key words information behind them. + +What will I be working on next? + +- We will go to scrape the new dataset given by our client, and continue to work on the analysis of dismissed/granted/denied cases. Since our previous data is insufficient to conclude solid conclusions behind that. We will use new data to fill in the blanks. + +Have I run into any issues? Do I need help? + +- We find that the old dataset( scraped online) does not provide enough information. We are now trying to create a new dataset with the pdf documents that clients sent to use.The format of the old pdf and new pdf is slightly different, but we are on the right track to put the new pdf into our dataset. +Also, find the keyword or key sentences for the dismissal order / granted order might be difficult, since both two orders have similar keywords. + + +Have I talked to the client recently? When are we meeting with them next? + +- We meet our client this week. The next meeting should be next*2 week. But we will meet our PM next week + diff --git a/t_visa_trends_team1/scrum_4.md b/t_visa_trends_team1/scrum_4.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1678c3b --- /dev/null +++ b/t_visa_trends_team1/scrum_4.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +# 11/13 Scrum meeting + +What have I worked on? + +- We are working on scraping the new data given by our client, we extract data from the pdfs that client sent us, and put these data into our new dataset. The new dataset format should be pretty similar to the old one. + +What will I be working on next? + +- We are going to continue working on scraping the new data that was distributed by our client and try to finish all of the questions. And we also need to create a new dataset based on these newest data. + +Have I run into any issues? Do I need help? + +- The python packages we used to convert pdf do not work well with the new data. It took us some time to find new packages to extract information. I believe we can finish the scraping before deliverable 2, so we are all good. + +Have I talked to the client recently? When are we meeting with them next? + +- We meet our client weekly by meeting. Client are satisfied with our progress. Our next meeting will be in two weeks. + diff --git a/t_visa_trends_team1/scrum_5.md b/t_visa_trends_team1/scrum_5.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8015952 --- /dev/null +++ b/t_visa_trends_team1/scrum_5.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# 11/20 Scrum meeting + +What have I worked on? + +- We discover that The trend for the decided cases and dismissals we can see can see their trend looks quite similar, the both went up, went down, then went up again. For the granted cases, we can see that the number of cases stay quite low for a long time and jump up erratically in recent years. The overall decided cases and granted cases all less than the number of dismissed cases. We plot a figure to find the trend of all applications from 2004 to 2020. Since motion cases are only a small portion of total cases, we didn’t find any specific patterns that were different from Figure 1. However, according to Figure 2 and Figure 3, we can assume that June is a good month to submit an application, the applications submitted on 25th of each month are most likely to be granted, and Tuesday is also a good day to start an application. Besides, during preprocessing, we found derivative applications (applications for family members) are actually most likely to be rejected/denied. Hence, derivative applications are not recommended. + + + +What will I be working on next? + +- We will go to perform NLP analysis on this textual information and try to figure out which words have an effect on different cases. + +Have I run into any issues? Do I need help? + +- We were facing some issues with our new dataset. Firstly, it’s hard for us to find the most frequent sentences in the description.We use two nlp libraries to figure it out. +We also find it’s difficult to get the urls from the new pdf file. But we solved this problem. + +Have I talked to the client recently? When are we meeting with them next? + +- We met our client this week. The next meeting should be next*2 week. But we will meet our PM next week +