How to File Form I-360 for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
The SIJS petition on Form I-360 has no filing fee, must be filed before the child turns 21, and is reviewed for USCIS consent. A step-by-step walkthrough.
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Who Can File a VAWA Self-Petition on Form I-360?
Abused spouses, children and parents of U.S. citizens or permanent residents can petition for themselves on Form I-360 without the abuser's knowledge or help.
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How the SIJS Green Card Works After I-360 Approval
An approved SIJS petition is not a green card. The young person waits for an EB-4 visa number, then files Form I-485 under rules that forgive unlawful entry.
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How VAWA Cancellation of Removal Differs From a Self-Petition
In immigration court, VAWA cancellation of removal is a defense decided by the judge, with a three-year presence rule that the Notice to Appear does not stop.
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Who Qualifies for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status?
SIJS is for children under 21 who cannot reunite with a parent because of abuse, neglect or abandonment. Here are the four requirements and the traps.
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What Must a State Court Order Say for SIJS?
USCIS reviews the juvenile court order for three findings and the facts behind them. Learn what the order must contain and which courts can issue it.