Immigration Attorney Devon Senges briefly explains what the program called Special Immigrant Juvenile Visa Status actually is.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Visa Status
Special Immigrant Juvenile Visa status is a humanitarian protection available in the United States to vulnerable children. Many children that have been approved for Special Immigrant Juvenile Visa applications are able to get green cards.
What Are the Steps?
- The first step is for the child’s guardian to apply for a special custody order in front of a family law judge. The guardian can be anyone who is currently protecting the child or acting as the child’s parent.
- The second step is for the child to submit a special visa application. Once the visa application is approved, the child can usually apply for a green card immediately thereafter.
Special Immigrant Juvenile status can be a powerful protection for vulnerable children trying to enter the United States. If there is a child in your life that you think qualifies for Special Immigrant Juvenile Visa Status contact one of our immigration attorneys today to discuss your options.