Definition
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Also: SIJ
Path to a green card for immigrant children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned.
SIJ is granted to children under 21 who have a state court order finding that reunification with one or both parents is not viable due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment, and that returning to their home country is not in their best interest. SIJ is filed on Form I-360 and leads to a green card.
See also
More immigration terms
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Sponsor
A person — usually a U.S. citizen or LPR — who agrees to financially support an immigrant.
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T Nonimmigrant Status
Visa for victims of severe forms of human trafficking.
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Temporary Protected Status
Temporary protection from deportation for nationals of designated unsafe countries.
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TN Visa
Nonimmigrant work status for Canadian and Mexican professionals under USMCA.
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U Nonimmigrant Status
Visa for victims of certain crimes who cooperate with law enforcement.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.