

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is an immigration classification available to undocumented immigrant children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by one or both parents. Special Juvenile Immigrant Status is one of the fastest ways for these young people to obtain a green card in the United States.
It’s a complicated process, which is why we recommend calling an experienced immigration attorney. Keep reading to learn more about Special Juvenile Immigrant Status.
The juvenile court has jurisdiction to determine the custody and care of minors. Generally, juvenile courts are the ones that issue orders based on whether the youth has been abused, neglected, or abandoned by one or both parents.
Although state courts provide these types of protections, they do not have the authority to enforce Immigration and Nationality laws. USCIS is the body in charge of granting or denying Special Juvenile Immigrant Status and, subsequently, lawful permanent resident status and obtaining a green card.
To be eligible, you must meet the requirements of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. The eligibility criteria are:
Due to the process’s complexity, Giovanni Díaz, an experienced immigration attorney and partner at Diaz & Gaeta Law, can assist you while submitting his application. You can obtain many benefits, such as authorization to work (with a green card) or applying for citizenship. However, there are several stages you must go through to get Special Juvenile Immigrant Status.
If you are a minor in the United States, you need the protection of a juvenile court. If you are applying to obtain Special Juvenile Immigrant Status, there are two stages that you must complete.
Like all legal processes, there are advantages and disadvantages to Special Juvenile Immigrant Status. Here are some of the pros and cons of this immigration classification.
If you are applying for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, call Diaz & Gaeta Law. During your free consultation, we will analyze your request to ensure you avoid errors that may result in a denial of your application.
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