GUARDIANSHIP
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) can be granted to undocumented children who have been neglected or abused by their parents. SIJs are eligible to receive a green card that would allow them to permanently live and work in the United States.
Eligible SIJs must be:
1. Under 21 years old
2. Unmarried
3. Declared dependent in a juvenile court
4. Unable to be reunited with parents
5. Unable to return to the country of nationality
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) can be granted to undocumented children who have been neglected or abused by their parents. SIJs are eligible to receive a green card that would allow them to permanently live and work in the United States.
Eligible SIJs must be:
1. Under 21 years old
2. Unmarried
3. Declared dependent in a juvenile court
4. Unable to be reunited with parents
5. Unable to return to the country of nationality
