Source: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/22/7105?quicktabs_8=0&qt-us_code_tabs=2
Timestamp: 2015-05-22 18:35:56
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(8) of this title as in effect on October 28, 2000; and
who has not attained 18 years of age; or
who is the subject of a certification under subparagraph (E).
Repealed. Pub. L. 108–193, § 6(a)(2),Dec. 19, 2003, 117 Stat. 2880 (E)
is willing to assist in every reasonable way in the investigation and prosecution of severe forms of trafficking in persons or is unable to cooperate with such a request due to physical or psychological trauma; and
has made a bona fide application for a visa under section 1101
(a)(15)(T) of title 8, as added by subsection (e) of this section, that has not been denied; or
is a person whose continued presence in the United States the Secretary of Homeland Security is ensuring in order to effectuate prosecution of traffickers in persons.
Investigation and prosecution defined
identification of a person or persons who have committed severe forms of trafficking in persons;
location and apprehension of such persons;
testimony at proceedings against such persons; or
responding to and cooperating with requests for evidence and information.
Assistance to investigations
Eligibility for interim assistance of children (i)
Long-term assistance for children
In making a determination under subclause (I), the Secretary shall consult with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and nongovernmental organizations with expertise on victims of severe form [1]
Notification of children for interim assistance Not later than 24 hours after a Federal, State, or local official discovers that a person who is under 18 years of age may be a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons, the official shall notify the Secretary of Health and Human Services to facilitate the provision of interim assistance under subparagraph (F).
In general Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Attorney General may make grants to States, Indian tribes, units of local government, and nonprofit, nongovernmental victims’ service organizations to develop, expand, or strengthen victim service programs for victims of trafficking.
Allocation of grant funds Of amounts made available for grants under this paragraph, there shall be set aside—
three percent for research, evaluation, and statistics;
5 percent for training and technical assistance, including increasing capacity and expertise on security for and protection of service providers from intimidation or retaliation for their activities.
one percent for management and administration.
Limitation on Federal share The Federal share of a grant made under this paragraph may not exceed 75 percent of the total costs of the projects described in the application submitted.
Trafficking victim regulations Not later than 180 days after October 28, 2000, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State shall promulgate regulations for law enforcement personnel, immigration officials, and Department of State officials to implement the following:
Protections while in custody Victims of severe forms of trafficking, while in the custody of the Federal Government and to the extent practicable, shall—
not be detained in facilities inappropriate to their status as crime victims;
receive necessary medical care and other assistance; and
be provided protection if a victim’s safety is at risk or if there is danger of additional harm by recapture of the victim by a trafficker, including—
taking measures to protect trafficked persons and their family members from intimidation and threats of reprisals and reprisals from traffickers and their associates; and
ensuring that the names and identifying information of trafficked persons and their family members are not disclosed to the public.
Access to information Victims of severe forms of trafficking shall have access to information about their rights and translation services. To the extent practicable, victims of severe forms of trafficking shall have access to information about federally funded or administered anti-trafficking programs that provide services to victims of severe forms of trafficking.
Authority to permit continued presence in the United States (A)
Trafficking victims (i)
Continuation of presence
Notwithstanding clause (iii), an alien described in such clause may be deported before the conclusion of the administrative and legal proceedings related to a complaint described in such clause if such alien is inadmissible under paragraph (2)(A)(i)(II), (2)(B), (2)(C), (2)(E), (2)(H), (2)(I), (3)(A)(i), (3)(A)(iii), (3)(B), or (3)(C) of section 1182
Parole for relatives Law enforcement officials may submit written requests to the Secretary of Homeland Security, in accordance with section 1229b
(b)(6) of title 8, to permit the parole into the United States of certain relatives of an alien described in subparagraph (A)(i).
State and local law enforcement The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General, shall—
develop materials to assist State and local law enforcement officials in working with Federal law enforcement to obtain continued presence for victims of a severe form of trafficking in cases investigated or prosecuted at the State or local level; and
distribute the materials developed under clause (i) to State and local law enforcement officials.
Training of Government personnel Appropriate personnel of the Department of State, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Department of Justice shall be trained in identifying victims of severe forms of trafficking and providing for the protection of such victims, including juvenile victims. The Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall provide training to State and local officials to improve the identification and protection of such victims.
Construction Nothing in subsection (c) of this section shall be construed as creating any private cause of action against the United States or its officers or employees.
Protection from removal for certain crime victims (1)
–(4) Omitted (5)
Statutory construction Nothing in this section, or in the amendments made by this section, shall be construed as prohibiting the Secretary of Homeland Security from instituting removal proceedings under section 1229a of title 8 against an alien admitted as a nonimmigrant under section 1101
(a)(15)(T)(i) of title 8, as added by subsection (e) of this section, for conduct committed after the alien’s admission into the United States, or for conduct or a condition that was not disclosed to the Secretary of Homeland Security prior to the alien’s admission as a nonimmigrant under such section 1101
(a)(15)(T)(i) of title 8.
3 Assistance for United States citizens and lawful permanent residents (1)
In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish a program to assist United States citizens and aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence (as defined in section 1101
(a)(20) of title 8) who are victims of severe forms of trafficking. In determining the assistance that would be most beneficial for such victims, the Secretary and the Attorney General shall consult with nongovernmental organizations that provide services to victims of severe forms of trafficking in the United States.
Use of existing programs In addition to specialized services required for victims described in paragraph (1), the program established pursuant to paragraph (1) shall—
facilitate communication and coordination between the providers of assistance to such victims;
provide a means to identify such providers; and
provide a means to make referrals to programs for which such victims are already eligible, including programs administered by the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services.
In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Attorney General may award grants to States, Indian tribes, units of local government, and nonprofit, nongovernmental victim service organizations to develop, expand, and strengthen victim service programs authorized under this subsection.
Maximum Federal share The Federal share of a grant awarded under this paragraph may not exceed 75 percent of the total costs of the projects described in the application submitted by the grantee.
3 Omitted (g)
Annual reports On or before October 31 of each year, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees setting forth, with respect to the preceding fiscal year, the number, if any, of otherwise eligible applicants who did not receive visas under section 1101
(a)(15)(T) of title 8, as added by subsection (e) of this section, or who were unable to adjust their status under section 1255
(l) of title 8, solely on account of the unavailability of visas due to a limitation imposed by section 1184
(o)(2) or 1255
(l)(4)(A) of title 8.
So in original. Probably should be “forms”.
(Pub. L. 106–386, div. A, § 107,Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1474; Pub. L. 107–228, div. A, title VI, § 682(a),Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1409; Pub. L. 108–193, §§ 4(a)(1)–(3), 6(a)(2), 8(b)(2), Dec. 19, 2003, 117 Stat. 2877, 2880, 2887; Pub. L. 109–162, title VIII, § 804,Jan. 5, 2006, 119 Stat. 3055; Pub. L. 109–164, title I, § 102(a),Jan. 10, 2006, 119 Stat. 3560; Pub. L. 110–457, title I, § 104, title II, §§ 205(a)(1), 212, 213
(a)(1), (3),Dec. 23, 2008, 122 Stat. 5046, 5060, 5063, 5064, 5066; Pub. L. 113–4, title XII, §§ 1203(b), 1234,Mar. 7, 2013, 127 Stat. 139, 146.)
(a)(15)(T)(ii) of title 8, referred to in subsec. (b)(1)(A), (B), was in the original “section 101
(a)(15)(T)(ii)”, and was translated as meaning section 101(a)(15)(T)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, which is classified to section 1101
(a)(15)(T)(ii) of title 8, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Section 101 ofPub. L. 106–386does not contain a subsec. (a)(15)(T)(ii), andsection 101(a)(15)(T)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act describes certain nonimmigrant aliens.
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, referred to in subsec. (b)(1)(A), is Pub. L. 104–193, Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2105. Title IV of the Act is classified principally to chapter 14 (§ 1601 et seq.) of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality. For complete classification of title IV to the Code, see Tables.
Section is comprised of section 107 ofPub. L. 106–386. Subsec. (e)(1)–(4) of section 107 ofPub. L. 106–386amended sections 1101, 1182, and 1184 of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality, and second subsec. (f) ofsection 107 of Pub. L. 106–386amended section 1255 of Title 8.
2013—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 113–4, § 1203(b), inserted “and shall brief Congress annually on such efforts” before period at end.
Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 113–4, § 1234, inserted “the Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,” before “and the Department of Justice” in first sentence, and “, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor,” before “shall provide training” in second sentence.
2008—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 110–457, § 104(1)(A), inserted “, and shall be carried out in a manner which takes into account the cross-border, regional, and transnational aspects of trafficking in persons” after “as identified by the Task Force” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (a)(1)(F). Pub. L. 110–457, § 104(1)(B), added subpar. (F).
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 110–457, § 104(2), inserted at end “In carrying out this paragraph, the Secretary and the Administrator shall take all appropriate steps to ensure that cooperative efforts among foreign countries are undertaken on a regional basis.”
Subsec. (b)(1)(E)(i)(I). Pub. L. 110–457, § 212(a)(1), inserted “or is unable to cooperate with such a request due to physical or psychological trauma” before semicolon.
Subsec. (b)(1)(F), (G). Pub. L. 110–457, § 212(a)(2), added subpars. (F) and (G).
Subsec. (b)(2)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 110–457, § 213(a)(3), amended cl. (ii) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (ii) read as follows: “two percent for training and technical assistance; and”.
Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 110–457, § 205(a)(1), amended par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Federal law enforcement officials may permit an alien individual’s continued presence in the United States, if after an assessment, it is determined that such individual is a victim of a severe form of trafficking and a potential witness to such trafficking, in order to effectuate prosecution of those responsible, and such officials in investigating and prosecuting traffickers shall protect the safety of trafficking victims, including taking measures to protect trafficked persons and their family members from intimidation, threats of reprisals, and reprisals from traffickers and their associates.”
Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 110–457, § 212(b), inserted “, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Health and Human Services,” before “and the Department of Justice” and “, including juvenile victims. The Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide training to State and local officials to improve the identification and protection of such victims” before period at end.
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 110–457, § 213(a)(1), added subsec. (f) relating to assistance for United States citizens and lawful permanent residents.
2006—Subsec. (b)(1)(E). Pub. L. 109–162, § 804(b)(1), (2), which directed amendment of cl. (i) by inserting “and the Secretary of Homeland Security” after “Attorney General” in introductory provisions and in subcl. (II)(bb) and the amendment of cl. (ii) by inserting “Secretary of Homeland Security” after “Attorney General”, could not be executed because the words “Attorney General” did not appear subsequent to the amendment by Pub. L. 109–162, § 804(a)(1). See below.
Pub. L. 109–162, § 804(a)(1), substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General” wherever appearing.
Subsec. (b)(1)(E)(iii)(IV). Pub. L. 109–162, § 804(b)(3), added subcl. (IV).
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 109–162, § 804(a)(2), inserted “, the Secretary of Homeland Security” after “Attorney General” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 109–164inserted at end “To the extent practicable, victims of severe forms of trafficking shall have access to information about federally funded or administered anti-trafficking programs that provide services to victims of severe forms of trafficking.”.
Subsec. (e)(5). Pub. L. 109–162, § 804(a)(1), (c), made identical amendments, substituting “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General” in two places.
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 109–162, § 804(d), which directed the insertion of “or the Secretary of Homeland Security” after “Attorney General”, could not be executed because the words “Attorney General” did not appear subsequent to the amendment by Pub. L. 109–162, § 804(a)(1). See below.
Pub. L. 109–162, § 804(a)(1) substituted “Secretary of Homeland Security” for “Attorney General”.
2003—Subsec. (a)(1)(B). Pub. L. 108–193, § 4(a)(1), inserted before period at end “, and by facilitating contact between relevant foreign government agencies and such nongovernmental organizations to facilitate cooperation between the foreign governments and such organizations”.
Subsec. (b)(1)(A). Pub. L. 108–193, § 4(a)(2)(A), inserted “, or an alien classified as a nonimmigrant under section 1101
(a)(15)(T)(ii) of title 8,” after “in persons”.
Subsec. (b)(1)(B). Pub. L. 108–193, § 4(a)(2)(B), inserted “and aliens classified as a nonimmigrant under section 1101
(a)(15)(T)(ii) of title 8,” after “United States,” and inserted sentence at end relating to nonentitlement programs funded by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Subsec. (b)(1)(D). Pub. L. 108–193, § 6(a)(2), struck out subpar. (D) which related to annual reports on the number of persons receiving benefits or services under paragraph (1).
Subsec. (b)(1)(E)(iv). Pub. L. 108–193, § 4(a)(3), added cl. (iv).
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 108–193, § 8(b)(2), substituted “1184(o)(2)” for “1184(n)(1)”.
2002—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 107–228inserted “In addition, such programs and initiatives shall, to the maximum extent practicable, include the following:” at end of introductory provisions and added subpars. (A) to (E).
Pub. L. 110–457, title II, § 205(a)(2),Dec. 23, 2008, 122 Stat. 5061, provided that: “The amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section]—
“(B) shall apply to pending requests for continued presence filed pursuant to section 107(c)(3) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act [of 2000] (22 U.S.C. 7105
(c)(3)) and requests filed on or after such date; and
Pub. L. 109–162, title I, § 104(b),Jan. 5, 2006, 119 Stat. 2979, provided that: “Nothing in this Act [see Tables for classification], or the amendments made by this Act, shall be construed to restrict the legal assistance provided to victims of trafficking and certain family members authorized under section 107(b)(1) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7105
Pub. L. 109–164, title I, § 102(b),Jan. 10, 2006, 119 Stat. 3561, as amended by Pub. L. 110–457, title III, §§ 302(1), 304(b),Dec. 23, 2008, 122 Stat. 5087; Pub. L. 113–4, title XII, § 1252(1),Mar. 7, 2013, 127 Stat. 156, provided that:
“(6) Report.—Not later than one year after the date on which the first pilot program is established pursuant to paragraph (2), the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report on the implementation of this subsection.”