Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (“SIJS”) is a form of relief for abused, abandoned, neglected
or otherwise mistreated children under the age of 21 years old. A child pursuing SIJS is
immediately eligible for lawful permanent residency.

Important:  USCIS changes it immigration forms often.  Before submitting any immigration application always check with the USCIS web site to make sure you have the most current version of the immigration form. Please also always triple-check the correct filing fee at the USCIS website before filing. We also strongly recommend you refer to this page for guidance on filing forms to USCIS to ensure that your application does not get rejected.