work through the research process to identify and prioritize legal issues and tasks in the hypothetical case involving Maximillian Smith.

You are a paralegal in a busy United States attorney's office. The job is very exciting, and you are always learning about new areas of the law. You have been tasked with researching several issues connected to the following case:

A very wealthy and prominent businessman has been charged with trafficking several underage girls and women. He trafficked them for both labor and sex. As he owns several properties throughout the United States, he is facing federal charges. His assistant, Maximillian Smith, is also being charged with several crimes. Although he did not engage in the acts with the victims, Maximillian made the initial contacts and arrangements with the victims. The office has offered Maximillian a plea deal in exchange for his testimony against his former employer. As part of the plea deal, he is to provide the names and contact information for the victims - many of whom live outside of the United States. In order to receive the full cooperation of Smith, he wants to be assured the victims will be safe. He already admitted to his role in a television interview, but he will not testify at trial without these assurances. You have been tasked with researching what measures the office can use to protect the international victims and if Smith's admission in the interview can be used at the trial.

you will be researching the two potential visas available to the victims in this case the T visa for victims of human trafficking and the U visa for victims of criminal activity. You will need to apply the law to the facts of the case and determine which one would be the best option for these victims. For this assignment, focus on immigration issues. Then, prepare an internal legal memorandum to your supervising attorney with your recommendation.

To assist in your research and preparation, utilize the following resources:

https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/victims-of-criminal-activity-u-nonimmigrant-status

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/other-visa-categories/visas-for-victims-of-human-trafficking.html

Follow template below

Memorandum

Question Presented

Brief Answer

Facts

Rules of Law

Discussion

Conclusion

References