Citation

Thronson VT, Orloff LE, Angel C, Rocio Molina SF, Anver Kalli Wells B. Fam. Intim. Partn. Viol. Q. 2017; 9(3): 153-156.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Civic Research Institute)

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Abstract

Abused, neglected, or abandoned children of undocumented immigrants have the possibly of attaining lawful permanent residency--the so called "green card" status--through an application for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). Given that being a minor child, having undocumented status, and suffering from neglect or abuse places an individual in a triply vulnerable position, those who advocate for such children will find great benefit in taking advantage of the instructions in this final section.

Keywords: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS); Court Guardianship; Custody; Adoption

Language: en