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What are Special Immigrant Juveniles?

If you are in the United States and need the protection of a juvenile court because you have been abused, abandoned or neglected by a parent, you may be eligible for Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) classification. If SIJ classification is granted, you may qualify for lawful permanent residency (also known as getting a Green Card).

Valid State Court Orders

For establishing eligibility for SIJ classification, a juvenile court is a court in the United States that has jurisdiction under state law to make judicial determinations about the dependency and/or custody and care of juveniles.


State juvenile courts issue orders and make decisions based on; state law about dependency or custody; whether a juvenile has been abused, neglected, abandoned, or subject to similar maltreatment and consequently cannot be reunified with his or her parent(s); and the best interests of the juvenile.

You must meet all of the statutory requirements outlined below to be eligible for SIJ classification.

At Lelli Law Firm helping Juveniles is something that we pride ourselves in. Our attorneys will handle the entire process for you. From obtaining the juvenile court order to filing your special immigrant petition. If you are or know a juvenile who has been abused, abandoned or neglected by a parent we would love to help.

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