To qualify for SIJ Status, minors must meet the following criteria:
- Child must be under the age of 21 years
- Must have a state juvenile (family) court order declaring that the minor has been abused, neglected, or abandoned by one or both parents
- The Juvenile court must determine that it is not in the minor's best interests to return to their home country
- Must be present in the US and not in immigration detention
Contact our office at 646-894-5900 for help with obtaining the juvenile court order, filing form I-360, and navigating the SIJ process!
