Do children who have been subjected to trafficking need certification?
No. Children who have been subjected to trafficking do NOT need to be certified in order to receive benefits. Minors, under 18 years old, who have been subjected to trafficking are eligible for benefits to the same extent as refugees, without having to be certified. At this time, ORR is issuing letters, similar to adult certification letters (see #8), stating that the child is a victim of a severe form of trafficking and is therefore eligible for benefits to the same extent as a refugee. A sample letter is attached.
