State-by-State Age-Out Database - Project Lifeline States with SIJS provisions Recognizing that immigrant children need both protection from state courts and lawful status in the United States, some states have extended the jurisdictional age to 21 for cases seeking SIJS findings
What Is Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)? - ILRC Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) provides a pathway to a green card for young people who have been “abandoned, abused, or neglected” by a parent “Abandoned, abused, or neglected” are legal terms that have different definitions in each state
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Predicate Order Resource Center - CICW This resource center provides a repository of resources on the law and best practices for representing undocumented children in state juvenile courts and understanding where to look for more information It includes a Predicate Order State-by-State Age-Out Analysis as a quick reference guide on SIJS laws statutes in different states
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status - Peoples Law Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is a federal immigration classification that enables undocumented immigrant children who have suffered abuse, neglect, or abandonment to acquire lawful permanent residence in the United States (U S )
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status for 18-21 Year Olds When looking at how to apply for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, a key factor if you are 18-21 is the age out by state policy Different states have varying criteria for age limits and when the abuse, abandonment, or neglect must have occured
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) - USCIS Guide 1 What is Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)? Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is a special immigration classification available to undocumented children in the United States who have been subjected to abuse, neglect, or abandonment by one or both parents In order to qualify for SIJS, the child must be under the age of 21, unmarried, and deemed dependent on a juvenile court
SIJS for Teens Aging Out: Planning Before 21 Even though SIJS is considered a benefit for minors, federal immigration law allows applications to be filed up until the applicant turns 21 But not all state courts allow minors over the age of 18 to obtain the necessary findings