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We can review whether SIJS may be available and explain the state-court and immigration steps involved.
Schedule a consultationSpecial Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
This practice area focuses on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status for vulnerable minors who cannot reunify with one or both parents because of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or a similar basis under state law and who may qualify for immigration protection and lawful permanent residence.
SIJS cases usually begin with the necessary state-court findings addressing custody, reunification, and the child’s best interests.
Once the predicate order is in place, the immigration portion focuses on the SIJS petition and the next available pathway to lawful permanent residence.
These matters require careful coordination between family-court issues, immigration timing, and the child’s long-term protection goals.
Who this page is for
This page is for guardians, family members, and minors who need to evaluate whether SIJS may apply and what legal steps are needed to move forward safely and correctly.