Is Your Child Under 21 and Undocumented? Learn About Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS).
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Your child's immigration status doesn't have to define their future.
U.S. immigration law offers a potential pathway to protection for certain young immigrants who have experienced abuse, abandonment, or neglect by one or both parents.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) may provide a path to lawful permanent residency (a Green Card) for eligible children and young adults.
If they meet the legal eligibility requirements, the program may provide a pathway to applying for lawful permanent residency (a Green Card) in the United States.
Who Qualifies for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)?
Do You Know a Young Person Who May Qualify for SIJS?
A state court must determine that returning to the child's country of origin, or their parent's country of origin, would not be in the child's best interest.
1) Be Under 21 Years Old and Unmarried
How you entered the United States isn't the only factor that matters. Your personal history and the circumstances you've experienced are important, too.
At Noyes & Associates, we want you to know that certain young immigrants may qualify for immigration protection, even if they entered the United States without legal documentation.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) has specific eligibility requirements:
3) Returning to Their Home Country Is Not in Their Best Interest
Your SIJS petition must be filed with USCIS before your 21st birthday. You must also have a qualifying order from a state court, and the age requirements for obtaining that order may vary depending on the state.
2) Have Experienced Abuse, Abandonment, or Neglect
SIJS may be available when reunification with one or both parents is not possible due to abuse, abandonment, neglect, or similar circumstances recognized under state law.
Your Child's Dreams Shouldn't Be Limited by a Lack of Information.
Imagine a young person who has grown up in the United States, worked hard in school, and dreams of graduating and going to college.
While their classmates are making plans for the future, they begin to wonder what opportunities are available to them because of their immigration status.
If you're a parent, family member, or know a young person who has experienced abuse, abandonment, or neglect, it's important to learn about Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) and the immigration options that may be available.
At Noyes & Associates, We Believe in Protecting the Rights of Young Immigrants
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS): A Pathway to Permanent Residency in the United States
Do You Know a Young Person Who May Qualify for SIJS?
Obtaining lawful permanent residency allows young immigrants to live and work legally in the United States.
Depending on their circumstances and applicable immigration rules, some individuals may also qualify for employment authorization before receiving their Green Card.
After becoming permanent residents, they may eventually become eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship if they meet the necessary requirements.
1) A Pathway to Permanent Residency
Many young immigrants are unaware that experiencing abuse, abandonment, or neglect by one or both parents may open the door to immigration relief.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) may provide eligible children and young adults with a pathway to obtaining a Green Card and building a more secure future in the United States.
3) The Opportunity to Work and Build a Future
Young immigrants who qualify for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) may be eligible to apply for a Green Card and become lawful permanent residents of the United States, provided they meet additional immigration requirements and an immigrant visa is available.
2) Protection and Stability Through a Court Order
The SIJS process requires a qualifying state court order addressing the young person's care or custody, including family circumstances that prevent reunification with one or both parents. This court order plays an important role in establishing eligibility for immigration relief.
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