FCA Article 8 - Family Offenses

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)

  • By issuing special findings, Family Court Judges allow juveniles to take a preliminary step toward applying for SIJS.
  • Immigration authorities (USCIS) are solely responsible for deciding whether a juvenile is eligible for SIJS.

For a complete reference, please see the SIJS training guide

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