Overview from USCIS
Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status is an immigration classification for certain foreign children present in the United States who have been abused, neglected or abandoned by a parent. Children may be eligible if they are the subject of a juvenile court order that makes certain findings regarding:
• Their court-ordered custody, placement or dependency;
• The non-viability of parental reunification; and
• The best interests of the child. SIJ classification allows these individuals to apply for lawful permanent resident (LPR) status (also known as getting a Green Card). Children eligible for SIJ classification may include those who are:
• In a state’s child welfare system;
• Currently (or were previously) in federal custody due to their undocumented status; or
• Living with a foster family, an appointed guardian or the non-abusive custodial parent.
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