Illustrative Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) timeline including background checks.
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Topic: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
[pdf] Expanding the Toolbox for Children in Immigrant Families- Tips and Tools for Child Welfare and Children’s Courts- NCJFCJ_03.23.21 (+)
NIWAP Director Leslye Orloff and Judge Susan Breall from the San Francisco Superior Court presented a webinar with the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Justice on tips and tools for child welfare and children’s courts for children in immigrant families. The webinar covered U and T visa certifications, seeking/making state court findings required […]
[pdf] Building Multidisciplinary Collaborations Handout (+)
This PowerPoint identifies six keys to success including multidisciplinary collaborations, understanding VAWA protections, support victim application for relief, language access, and public benefits for survivors. This presentation also covers barriers for survivors and best practices for screening immigration-related abuse.
July 30, 2019: Orlando, FL NCJFCJ 82nd Annual Conference “State Court Cases Involving Immigrant Crime Victims and Immigrant Children: Custody, Discovery and U Visa Certification By Judges”
If you are a victim advocate, attorney, judge, or other professional working with an immigrant victim and you would like to receive case specific technical assistance on family law issues that arise in cases of immigrant crime victims, please call NIWAP for technical assistance. (202) 274-4457 or email us at info@niwap.org. To receive updates, sign […]
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[pdf] Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Findings PowerPoint (+)
This PowerPoint presentation highlights that role that state courts play in the SIJS adjucation process as well as the ways in which SIJS enhances options that promote child welfare.
May 14, 2019: “Part 2: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status – Best Practices of Drafting Findings” (Webinar)
This webinar addresses best practices for issuing SIJS findings for immigrant children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected by at least one of the child’s parents, and it focuses specifically on emerging issues and recommendations for what courts should include in well-written SIJS findings. Also see our full library of SJI supported materials for […]
[pdf] Special Immigrant Juvenile Status- Best Practices for Drafting State Orders 5.14.2019 (+)
[pdf] Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Workshop FACT PATTERN (+)
[pdf] Special Immigrant Juvenile Status in Practice (+)
Nov. 30, 2018: U Visa Certifications and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: The Judge’s Role (Webinar)
Webinar U Visa Certifications and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: The Judge’s Role[1] November 30, 2018 Also see our full library of State Justice Institute supported materials for courts at www.niwap.org/go/sji To receive updates, sign up for NIWAP’s outreach list. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z6373LX You can elect NIWAP’s general outreach list to receive notices of trainings, webinars, new materials, […]
Oct. 20, 2018: Arlington, VA “U Visa and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Impact on Civil Cases”
This training was a workshop that was part of the 2018 National Association of Women Judges District Four Conference. It covered the importance of correct information in immigration cases regarding immigration options, the role that state courts play in the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status adjudication process, and understanding how SIJS can promote child welfare. Training […]
[pdf] Louisiana Judicial Training Network – SIJS and Role of State Court (+)
[pdf] Training Michigan Judicial Institute – State Court Judicial Role in Issuing Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Findings () (+)
[pdf] U Visa and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Impact on Civil Cases (+)
This workshop that was part of the 2018 National Association of Women Judges District Four Conference. It covered the importance of correct information in immigration cases regarding immigration options, the role that state courts play in the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status adjudication process, and understanding how SIJS can promote child welfare.
Aug. 2, 2018: “Protecting Immigrant Children: U Visas, SIJS and Other Legal Options” (Webinar)
This training was a national webinar for judges. It covered topics related to protections available to immigrant children. Training Materials PowerPoint Presentation for Training Dynamics Involving Immigrant Children Understanding the Significance of a Minor’s Trauma History in Family Court Rulings Immigration Psychology Working Group “Vulnerable But Not Broken: Psychological Challenges and Resilience Pathways Among Unaccompanied […]
July 23, 2018: Denver, CO: “Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: Latest Tips, Tools, Bench Book, and Best Practices for Judges”
This workshop was part of the 2018 NCJFCJ 81st Annual Conference. The training included information about how Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) can be used to help immigrant juveniles that are victims of crime. The training covered what role Congress and DHS can play in SIJS, SIJS eligibility criteria, and how to use SIJS findings […]
June 15, 2018: Wilmington, DE “2018 DSBA Bench and Bar Conference Workshop: Best Practices In State Court Cases: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status”
This Training is part of the 2018 Delaware State Bar Association Bench and Bar Conference. It covers the impact of VAWA Confidentiality rulings and the role of state judges in Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). Training Material Powerpoint Presentation for Training Courts and Immigration Enforcement Civil Immigration Enforcement Inside Courthouses Promoting Access to Justice for […]
June 6-7, 2018: Albuquerque, NM “New Mexico Judicial Conclave” Workshops on SIJS, U visas and Issues that Arise in Family Court Cases Involving Immigrant Children and Crime Victims
This conference includes two workshops on the topics of SIJS, U visas, and Family Law. The first workshop discussed best practices for issuing orders in the best interests of children in custody, protection order and child support cases in which the immigration status of a party or child is raised as an issue in the family […]
[pdf] NCJFCF San Diego 2018: “Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: Newest Tips, Tools, Bench Book and Best Practices for Judges” (+)
[pdf] State Court Actions That Intersect with Federal Immigration Matters: U Visa Certifications and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Findings (+)
November 8, 2017: “Legal Protections and Forensic Considerations for Immigrant and Refugee Child Victims” (Webinar)
This webinar discussed how migration, immigration status, culture and trauma impact the physical, brain and emotional development of children who are victims of sexual assault and child abuse and the special needs of immigrant and refugee child victims. There are multiple forms of immigration relief that have been designed to offer protection for children who […]
February 14, 2017: National Council of Juvenile Family Court Judges 2017 National Conference on Juvenile Justice
This workshop provides judges and court staff with authoritative information on the role of state court judges in cases involving immigrant children. The specific roles state court judges play “Special Immigrant Juvenile Status” and U-visa cases were discussed as was how these and other protections from deportation can be important in state family and juvenile […]
July 13, 2015: “State Court Findings for Abused Youth Seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status” (Webinar)
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) allows certain youth immigrant survivors of abuse, abandonment, and/or neglect by a parent to obtain legal immigration status in the United States. This webinar will review elements required for a successful SIJS application focused particularly on special findings in state court orders. Faculty will provide information and resources on screening […]
December 4, 2014: Rehoboth, DE “State Courts and the Protection of Immigrant Crime Victims and Children”
For Delaware commissioners, presented by Leslye E. Orloff (NIWAP), Comm. Loretta Young (Delaware), Scott Whelan (USCIS) and Eileen Matuszah (USCIS). Materials from the training: Slides: State Courts and the Protection of Immigrant Crime Victims and Children – Rehoboth, DE (December 4, 2014) Agenda Language Access: Bench Card: Court Interpretation in Protection Order Hearings DHS: Immigration […]
January 31, 2014: “State Courts and the Protection of Immigrant Crime Victims and Children Training” (Webinar)
State Courts and the Protection of Immigrant Crime Victims and Children – 2014 Founders’ Events – Special Events & Continuing Legal Education – American University Washington College of Law State Courts and the Protection of Immigrant Crime Victims and Children Friday, January 31, 201411:00 AM – 2:00 PMAmerican University Washington College of Law4801 Massachusetts Avenue, […]