Immigrant minors who have been the victims of neglect, abuse or abandonment can seek classification as a Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ). This status may be available to those who are under 21 and unmarried. Those with SIJ status can apply for an Adjustment of Status...
special immigrant juvenile visas
Special Immigrant Juvenile visas protect vulnerable children
Immigrant children under 21 who have either been abused, neglected or abandoned by a parent may be qualified to apply for permanent residency in the United States as a Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ). In addition to meeting the aforementioned criteria, the applicant...
Helping juveniles seek legal status
As the political debate rages on in Washington, D.C., and throughout the country about immigration, we cannot forget that among the most vulnerable people in our country are immigrant children and minors. Unmarried immigrants under 21 years old who have been...
