This presentation for judges in New Mexico describes the role that state courts play in the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) application process by issuing SIJS judicial determinations which are a prerequisite for a child to be able to file for SIJS immigration relief. It also describes the ways in which SIJS enhances court options that promote child welfare and best interests. This presentation also addresses the special role Congress created for state court judges in issuing U visa certifications.
Child welfare, abuse and neglect, National Judicial Network & Judicial Training, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), U Visas