On June 6, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy guidance to eliminate automatic consideration of deferred action and related employment authorization for aliens classified as Special Immigrant Juveniles (SIJS). This means that SIJS Applicants with APPROVED Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (Form I-360) are no longer eligible to apply for Employment Authorization […]
Key Rights with SIJS I-360 Approval Benefits Protection from Deportation: One of the most significant benefits of receiving I-360 approval under SIJS is protection from deportation. After obtaining SIJS classification, minors are legally recognized under this status, meaning they cannot be removed from the U.S. based on their previous undocumented status. This crucial protection offers […]
Feeling Unsafe Sharing Your SIJS Story? Here’s How We Can Help!
Many young immigrants face a difficult choice when navigating through the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) process: share their harrowing stories to gain eligibility or remain silent out of fear. Attorney Kousha Adhami’s blog post tackles this critical issue and offers a solution: SIJS confidentiality.
Imagine being young, alone, and navigating a foreign land without the support of your parents. This is the reality for many undocumented youths in the U.S. Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) offers a beacon of hope for these individuals. It’s not just a legal term; it’s a lifeline for those under 21 who’ve faced the […]
What is SIJS? The SIJS Program serves as a lifeline for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment from one or both parents, enabling them to obtain legal permanent residence in the U.S. Successfully navigating the SIJS Program and securing a Green Card paves the way for a green card and a legitimate legal […]
