Do victims of trafficking need to have a certain immigration status in order to receive benefits?
No. Victims of trafficking do NOT need to hold a certain immigration status in order to receive benefits. (Victims of trafficking need to be certified by HHS in order to receive benefits.) Although they do not need them for benefits purposes, victims of trafficking may hold a variety of immigration documents including an I-94 Arrival/Departure Card with a stamp showing parole under section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, an employment authorization document, or proof of deferred action or an order of supervision.
