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How can I apply for immigration papers?

Immigration papers can be obtained by filing different types of applications with U.S. federal immigration agencies, or sometimes papers can be granted by a court as a defense against deportation.

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)

What is Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)?

Who qualifies for SIJS?

What are the steps to apply for SIJS?

What does it mean for a child to have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by their parent(s)?

In which U.S. states can a child apply for SIJS up until they are 21 years old?

What kind of case needs to be filed in juvenile court in order to fulfill the criteria for SIJS?

Is a child eligible for SIJS if they are currently being taken care of by a single parent?

What deadlines should be kept in mind and tracked?

Can the juvenile court order be obtained without an attorney?

What is the applicant not allowed to do during the SIJS process?

Once USCIS approves the child's SIJS application, do they automatically receive a green card?

Can someone who received their green card based on SIJS sponsor family members?

I think my child/a child I know qualifies. What next?

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