State Court Actions That Intersect with Federal Immigration Matters: U Visa Certifications and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Findings

This training explains how state court actions intersect with U visa certifications and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) findings. It details the roles of state court judges in certifying immigrant crime victims for U Visas and making findings necessary for SIJS applications for abused, abandoned, and/oror neglected children. It also provides practical guidance for judges and court personnel on legal standards and procedures.