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 apply for legal status 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 on a juvenile court
4. Unable to be reunited with one or both parents
5. Unable to return to the country of nationality or last habitual residence
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) can be granted to undocumented children who have been neglected or abused by their parents. SIJs are eligible to apply for legal status 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 on a juvenile court
4. Unable to be reunited with one or both parents
5. Unable to return to the country of nationality or last habitual residence