This bench card discusses Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) as a remedy for unaccompanied minors in proceedings where findings can support applications for SIJS eligible children. These proceedings include dependency/child protection, delinquency and status offenses, and guardianships. This contact with the court provides an opportunity for judges to issue SIJS judicial determinations that are a prerequisite to filing and SIJS case.
National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project