Doraville Juvenile Immigration Lawyer

Congress established special immigrant juvenile status (“SIJS”) in 1990. This program gives children who faced abuse, are unaccompanied minors, and other vulnerable, young immigrants with the right to remain in the United States and apply for legal permanent residency.

Typically, the vulnerable child or young person applies for special immigrant juvenile status with help from a child welfare worker, an immigration lawyer, and other professionals that understand state and federal child protection laws.

At Solano Law Firm, we assist vulnerable, young immigrants with their immigration journeys. When you work with our team, you’ll get practical advice, detailed legal analysis, and emotional support during a stressful time. We understand the complexities of these claims and will work with both child welfare agencies and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) — advocating on your behalf at every step.

To request a confidential case evaluation, contact us today.

Not every child and young person is eligible for this immigration status. You need to prove that you suffered abuse, either in your home country or in the United States. In addition, you need to prove that you have been placed under the protection of a state or federal agency. Once you and your immigration lawyer compile all of your evidence, you will need to submit a series of forms and other information to USCIS.

Your application for special immigrant juvenile status must include:

• Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant (Form I-360);
• Proof of your age and an English translation of your documents; and
• A qualifying juvenile court order from where you live.

Once you submit all of this information, USCIS will evaluate your request for special immigrant juvenile status and may ask you for additional information. You may also need to participate in interviews, a medical exam later, and give USCIS copies of your fingerprints and other biometric information.

If USICS approves your request, you can start the process of applying for your green card. If you are denied, you should discuss an appeal and other options with your immigration lawyer.

To obtain legal permanent residency, you will have to complete an Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Form I-485) and meet additional eligibility criteria. If you need help adjusting your immigration status, contact Solano Law Firm today. Our team can help you understand your legal rights as well as create an immigration strategy.

If you need help petitioning USCIS for special immigrant juvenile status, contact Solano Law Firm today. Our attorneys and immigration professionals have significant experience fighting for young people and would love to hear more about your situation. Solano Law Firm’s team speaks both Spanish and English — and many of our team members are immigrants or first-generation Americans. Our Doraville juvenile immigration lawyers understand your struggle and concerns and want to help.