Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJ)
There is a program for unaccompanied minors called the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJ) for children who have been abandoned, abused or neglected by either one of their parents or both.
It is a three step process that begins in State Court, where first guardianship is granted to either the non-abusive parent or to another friend or relative.
That order is then applied to the I-360 form with USCIS that gives the child a priority date to get their green card and establish permanent residency.
This is a very common relief option for unaccompanied minors who may or may not be in deportation proceedings.
The most significant downside is that a child who is approved for a SIJ Visa may not petition for their parents later on in life.
If you know someone who may qualify for this program, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for a free and virtual consultation.
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