What are the benefits of a juvenile visa?

Are you aware that in California if you are under 21 and have been abandoned, abused, or neglected by a parent, you could qualify for a Juvenile visa?

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The Benefits

Protection

Once approved you get a deferred action, protection from removal.

Employment authorization

Along with the approval you are eligible for a Work permit.

Green Card

Once your visa becomes current (around 4 years now), you are eligible to apply for lawful permanent residence in the U. S.

What are the requirements?

You have to be under 21.

You cannot be married.

You are not living with at least one parent.

One of your parents was either abusive, negligent or abandoned you.

  • For more information on these requirements, speak with an attorney.
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We can Help you with:

  • Evaluating whether you qualify for SIJS.
  • Filing your petitions for SIJS findings in State Court.
  • Filing your state court orders and I-360 application with USCIS.
  • Representing you in Immigration Proceedings with you are currently or were in Removal proceedings in the Southern California area?
  • We can file for your adjustment of status to become a lawful permanent resident.
  • And we can help you finally attain citizenship status with an N400 application.
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FAQ

  1.     Probate court is the appropriate court when the juvenile lives with neither parent when under 18 or when they live with one parent and are between 18-21.
  2.     Family court is when the juvenile lives with one parent and is under the age of 18.

Yes, the Court processes will be different depending on whether the Court is Probate or in Family Court.  Additionally, the location of the Court will also affect the length of the process and how many proceedings you will attend.

Appearance in the state court can be a matter of minutes to maybe up to 15 minutes.

  1. Confirm you identities
  2. Confirm that all parties have been notified
  3. They potentially could ask questions as to the basis of your claim, whether your declaration was true and correct.

Other important information

  • One of the important benefits is that with a juvenile visa you can adjust status in the United States without having to leave or requiring other sponsors.
  • Unlike an asylum claim, you can return to your country after attaining your legal status and can travel outside of the country.
  • Ultimately after 5 years of residence you can apply for naturalization and become a citizen.

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