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Topic: Juvenile and Unaccompanied Minors

Videos and Webinars

American Bar Association (ABA): Representing Children and Families in Immigration Matters Pro Bono 101 Training

For Legal Service Providers working with children and families in immigration cases, this webinar provides an overview of the key forms of legal relief when working with children and families in immigration cases such as asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Temporary Protected Status, and other humanitarian forms of relief.

Videos and Webinars

American Bar Association: Intro to Unaccompanied Children and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

An overview of the process for children who cross the border on their own, without a parent or legal guardian, and are designated unaccompanied. Learn more about Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), granted to children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by at least one parent.

Documents

International Refugee Assistance Project: Can my spouse and children receive SIVs?

Find out how to include spouses and children on a Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) application.

Policy and Guidance

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Policy Manual Part J – Special Immigrant Juveniles

USCIS Policy Manual Part J describes the Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) visa classification. Gain information on eligibility requirements, documentation and evidence, adjudication, and more.

Policy and Guidance

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Policy Manual Chapter 7 – Special Immigrant Juveniles

For a list of legal authorities of Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) visa classification, consult USCIS Policy Manual Chapter 7. Learn about eligibility requirements, bars to adjustment, and more.

Videos and Webinars

American Bar Association: Introduction to Asylum for Unaccompanied Children

View the webinar for an introduction to asylum law from the Children’s Immigration Law Academy (CILA), a legal resource center.

Documents

International Refugee Assistance Project: How can I find a former employer or supervisor for my SIV application?

Consult this guide when applying for a Special Immigrant Visa (SIV).

Documents

International Refugee Assistance Project: What do my recommendation and human resources letters need to include for my SIV application?

Discover the list of requirements for writing human resources and recommendation letters for your (or your client’s) Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) application.

Documents

ILSAA: Are You Caring for An Afghan Child but Are Not Their Legal Parent? (دری) (پښتو)

Learn the different ways to legally obtain the right to act on behalf of children to obtain services for them.

Policy and Guidance

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Asylum Procedures for Minor Children

Find out requirements for applying for asylum as an unaccompanied child. Learn about court hearings and questions to expect from an asylum officer.

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