What Is New York Penal Law § 135.35 (Labor Trafficking) and How Does It Support a T Visa Case? - Rajat Shankar

BSPE Legal Marketing Podcast · Sep 7, 2026 · 3m

From Shankar & Associates PC - What Is New York Penal Law § 135.35 (Labor Trafficking) and How Does It Support a T Visa Case? explains how state labor trafficking evidence can connect to a federal T visa application. The episode walks through what New York Penal Law § 135.35 prohibits, including obtaining or maintaining labor through force, fraud, or coercion, and clarifies that a conviction is not required for USCIS to approve T nonimmigrant status. Listeners will hear how police reports, court records, witness statements, and other credible evidence may help establish eligibility even when…