Hi lawyer! I am currently 17 and I live in China, studying at high school. My parents always abuse on me and I even got to the local police station several times. Can I come to New York with a 10-year travel visa and then apply from such SIJ green card?
For the most part, the petitioner/guardian would have to provide financial and emotional support to the minor. It is ideal to have as a petitioner someone like a parent that has been taking care of the minor, providing housing, covering their bills, actively working and engaged in the life of the minor--these are some of the things that a petitioner must provide. In other words, as a guardian, you are basically taking over the custody of the minor. You also would go to court with the minor and likely to testify on your relationship and how you will provide for the minor. Besides, the parent(s) who abused, neglected or abandoned the child are to be contacted as they sign some documents (giving up their custody, if I am not wrong) as well as informed about what is being filed. About your second question, if I am not mistaken, I read that once SIJ is approved, you can change jurisdiction, but court needs to be notified so the process can continue/be transferred to the other state. Address in the same state can be changed at any give time, although I would encourage it to be after SIJ is approved. **disclaimer: I am not an immigration attorney. I am sharing the information I have learned as I am navigating through this process. Good luck!
Hi attorney! I have 2 questions that are holding me to start this case with you. First, can we apply for travel document while waiting for green card? Second, is it ok to visit my home country (obviously not for my parents) with this category of green card?
Hello, Mr. lawyer! I live in Russia, I am 13 years old and soon I'm going to apply to SIJ, my parents live together, but I am subjected to psychological and sometimes physical violence by my father, I am against the current government (those who are against us are put in a children's colony), and I don't want to go to die forcibly in the war in Ukraine, on the contrary, I am for peace. Can these arguments help me with getting a green card for this program? And if there is physically no money to move to Mexico at the US border, can I apply for asylum online or at the embassy of Kazakhstan, for example? And will it help that I already work as a programmer (on a freelance basis) and I already have one large company ordered a website? I'm sorry for asking such a long question.
Complicated question. You can only apply for SIJ or asylum if you are physically inside the US. Applying for refugee status at an embassy takes a very long time and the requirements are strict.
Will you recommend to do this process without an attorney? My nephew has all the requirements but we don’t have the money. We live in New Jersey. Thank you for the video, very helpful.
Hi me Darían. I have my Citizenship Interview next Tuesday .. my question is how I can I respond when they ask me that how did I get my green card … I have the SL6 green card. Thank you Good Blessed you
I have a question so my situation it’s that my mom told me to leave the house I’m 20 now I work on my own I live with other people if I get a lawyer what can I do ?
Hi, I have family relatives that will be turning 21 next year and they are not in the US. They just lost there mother ( the only support they had left) and they are left with with there abusive father. I am a US citizen, are there other ways they could get like long term visas or be eligible for green card application? Any tips will help tremendously
Sir i filled my guardianship ship case and family court approved that and then my attorney filed i-365 and now im waiting for ssn green card what’s going to be the next step?
Hello, I was subjected to excessive academic pressure from my father while in Korea, and I am currently studying in a U.S. high school on an F-1 visa. My education expenses have been supported by my father, who is nearing retirement age and has informed me that he will not be able to support my college education after I graduate from high school. Although I have a good relationship with my mother, she does not have the financial capability to support me. Given these circumstances, I am inquiring about the possibility of qualifying for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS).
In New York it is considered a "similar basis" to abandonment and is sufficient to apply for special immigrant juvenile status. Living with the mother will not negatively impact the case under these circumstances.
I got one more that will I be able to study in California after I filled i360 or after this got approved. Or do I have to wait until the approval of i485 and getting a Green Card
You can study at most schools even if you are completely out of status. Once the I-360 is approved you can receive employment authorization, and in SOME states that might help you qualify for in-state tuition - you should ask the school whether you need immigration status to qualify for in-state tuition.
HI lawyer, I have a niece in Jamaica, her mother died when she was 14, my brother died (her dad,) last year my niece was mainly taking care by me, now she has no family to look out for her, she is 24,but a quiet girl. I am so scare for her life as the men( youths) of today in our country don't like rejection, We have a pandemic of men murdering women, including rape, I am only going through a green card application right now. How can I relocate her here in usa, please ,thank you
Hi, lawyer I got a question can i travel to my home country if I receive a green category Z11 also if I apply for a SIJS why I did not receive a SL6 also when my green card was approved I was already 23.
these is my quetion!! i filled my work authorization through pending asylum and also i had pending 1-360 petition so that means i have two pending case.could my I-360 petition impact my work permit?
Is it okay if the child living with one of the parents the good one but he is away from the other one (bad parent ) and aunt is ready to guardianship the child .
Hi Mr Darian does SIJ whole processing time varies depending on the origin country of the applicant? And what is the range of cost to engage your service in SIJ application in New York state?
It can vary for some countries, but at the moment it's around 5 years for every country. The cost depends on several variables. You should call or text my office.
Hey attorney i got my i360 approved last week but my asylum is pending can you tell me how long it’s gonna take to withdrawal the asylum from asylum office to get my green card in SL6 catagory i apply my green card since jan 6/23 got my work permit but didn’t get the green card yet so how long i have to wait
Please I would appreciate your response…. Now if the father have other children in the US can he reunite with them or he lost guardianship to all the kids?? Can the father be forgiven??
Hi, I have a question I’m 19 years old and I live alone because my parents live in another state together I don’t have a close relationship with my father but my mom is willing to pay for the process, does my mom need to be in my state during the process? They live in Florida and I live in New York, also in case that I’m approved for the sijs, would I be able to petition for my mom? Since the problem is my dad not her
Hello lawyer, I have a question…If I am in the "special juvenile immigrant" process, can I request some type of document/permit that allows me to leave the country?
You can't request to leave (advanced parole) until your I-485 is pending, and that can take a few years after starting the process depending on your country of birth.
Which application? The work permit application or the I-360? You have to wait for the I-360 to get approved (~1 year). Then you apply for the work permit, which will take several months.
@@DarianLaw I’m sorry I forgot to mention the application. I was talking about the I-360. Would I also be able to apply for a Ssn ? So it would take about 2 years to get a work permit through I-360 ?
Hi lawyer, I am wondering if I can apply for sijs with a tourist visa to us. I will be turning into 21 years old in ten months after my arrival in nyc. Thank you!
Can we apply for that if she is still in the US on a tourist visa but her eligible stay in the states ends in 1 month? Can we apply for this process or would be recommend her to leave the country and then return allowing her to me at the country for another 6 months?
Hi lawyer, I have a question, I’m going to file a case but the lawyer that I talked to told me my mother needed to had the permanent custody, if in my country ( Colombia ) my father already gave the whole custody to my mother only, do I need to do that process again? Validate that custody here in the US or just translate it to English? Thank you for your time 🙏🏻
This doesn't matter at all, actually. The only thing that matters is that the minor is (1) under age 21, (2) unmarried, (3) the victim of abandonment, neglect, or abuse by one or both parents, (4) unable to reunify with the parents for that reason, and (5) it is not in the minor's best interest to return to her home country. It does not matter if the minor has US citizen children and I have represented minors in this situation many times.
hello i received a rfe two days after biometrics, should i be concerned about it and if you can tell if i’m gonna have the rfe letter delivered to my home address
Hello! Please, I saw that my daughter can be eligible to apply for SIJ. She’s 17y, unmarried, and her dad is in Brazil. So, I’d like to know if does her father need to do or fill out any type of documentation in order to me start the process? He has never given the support to my daughter, neither emotionally or financially. Thank you!
Once you get the green card. Can I go back to my home country with this green card , for an emergency reason or it have to be a special reason? Or you definitely can not go back and re enter to the united state ??? Thanks you
It depends - did you get your green card through asylum? If yes, then you should be prepared to explain why/how you were able to safely return to your country without persecution. This can come up when/if you apply for naturalization.
Hi Lawyer, I just opened a case 2 months before I turn 21 here in New Jersey. I submitted all required files and waiting for a court date. Do I still have the chance of getting a work authorization?
How can I get my green card with no immediate family members living in the US although I do have distant relatives that live there, I wanna join the USMC as soon as I graduate highschool which will be on 2025. I also live in the Philippines
I am an assylum seeker i want to apply as special immigrant juvenile i have a question who fall under sij deffered action do deffered action means poeple have to wait long for green card or they can apply directly green card after i-360 approval and do USCIS or immigration court give an immigrant visa when form i-485 is filed as i am asylee too and i am indian i am right now 21
Hi how are you ? I hope you’re doing well, so I’ve got applied for SIJS in November 2021 then I got approved on family court n April 2022 and then approved again in December 2022, now I applied for the final steps, I would like to know how long it take to get the green card
Hi lawyer i got a question, i have won the case and my lawyer is telling me that i have to wait for i 360 to get approved so i can file i485 for the green card. Can i file them at the same time and is it true that right now is a waiting list for people from europe? Thank you
No, you can't file at the same time right now. Your lawyer is correct. The current waiting period for Europe is estimated to be 8 months before a priority date (visa) becomes available.
All of that is fine, BUT in New York you need somebody who is willing to apply for custody or guardianship of you. You can use a friend or somebody you live with.
Hi my priority date is Dec 1, 2021 and got my I-360 and filed my greencard the same time as my priority date. I still haven’t heard back since august 2022 when my I-360 got approved. Do you know how long it will take to get the greencard (as a Mexican citizen). Haven’t been able to find much research of this online. Thank you so much❤ I appreciate your help
Hello, I have 7 months to turn to 21. What are my chances of getting approved for this case? Also can I get work authorization if I apply for it within this 7 months? Thank you beforehand!
I've completed cases in New York where the child was turning 21 in 1-month. So yes, it might be possible but you are quickly running out of time. Most states only allow this option until age 18.
After the sijs is approved can they invite there parents or sibling if ur graduating or getting married or just in general I know you can’t petition for them but can you invite them for specific time?
@@DarianLaw I believe he meant like inviting them for graduation ceremony at university - which his parents can say the reason is to visit the kid for graduation to get the tourist visa.
@@robinmehla9811 Oh, that could be complicated but technically possible. To get SIJ you typically have to indicate that at least one parent has abandoned, neglected, or abused you. Perhaps you could invite the other parent, but I don't pesonally have a lot of faith in the tourist visa process for certain countries.
Hello lawyer, I am 19 years old, I live in Texas, I am from El Salvador, can I apply for this visa, as a special immigrant juvenile. I have researched that to get a court order you must be under 18 years of age, which im not, would that prevent me to Apply? I live with my mom, came with only her, 5 Years ago , Can she be my full guardian
Every state has different rules for this. You need to speak with a lawyer in Texas to see if you can qualify. In New York you can do this until you are 21, but my understanding is that most states only allow a version of this until you are 18.
Hey I have a question. I live with my guardian parent (mom) and I have a friend who wants me to help her apply for an apartment. If I help her and appear on her lease, would it look like I don’t live with my guardian anymore? (I would still live with my guardian and I would just help my friend). Thank you!
Hello lawyer, i’m 18 yo, i’m right now in Tennessee, my Father and mother are outside of usa, i came alone to usa with a tourist visa, i know here in TN to go to the court order i have to be under 18, what i can do?
Hello sir, I entered usa on b1/b2 Visa on 30th August 2022 at the age of 17. I turned 18 in December then my lawyer filled guardianship and sijs for me, I am curious to know that am i able to qualify as my staying period is over 6 months now.
@@DarianLaw I am sorry sir, I got one more that will I be able to study in California after I filled i360 or after this got approved. Or do I have to wait until the approval of i485 and getting a Green Card
Thank you for subscribing. Yes, you can apply for SIJ if you are under 21 and meet the other requirements. The process currently takes several years, but the important thing is to finish family court (and submit form I-360 to USCIS) before you reach the age of 21.
Hello i have question i have already case file asylum to uscis 1 month ago and i was 17 now i am 18 i know about sij can i cancil asylum and apply for sij
Some states in the US (such as New York) allow you to do SIJ until age 21. You can't cancel asylum, but you can ALSO apply for SIJ. If you are granted SIJ then you'll have options when it comes to asylum. For example, the asylum office or immigration court will probably allow you to withdraw your asylum application once you have your permanent residence.
@@sksisjididje-wk1dj It depends on the exact situation and whether the asylum claim is inconsistent with the SIJ facts. For most of my clients there is no risk to applying for SIJ after they've applied for asylum.
Hi，sir！There is a very important question for you to answer. My lawyer told me that I need a US citizen or someone with a green card to be my guardian. Is this true? But I can't find it, is there any way to solve it?
Depends on the country. Central americans are waiting for 4-5 years for priority dates to become current (although the I-360 will usually be approved within the first year).
@@marlenbautista4897 Currently processing applications from September 2020, so approximately 2-year waiting period for Mexicans (which is substantially faster than central america at the moment)
Hi, Mr lawyer, if i do like this, from beginning to the ending, how much money should I pay ?and if I apply this ,can I legally work in America before I get green card ?if I'm not work maybe I don't have enough money to finish😢
Every lawyer charges different fees for SIJ cases. You should consult with a lawyer in your area to see the pricing. Some lawyers offer flexible payment plans, and you might be able to get a work permit (EAD) before the green card depending on your country of origin.
@@DarianLaw what if ｉask yourto be in charge of SIJ ？and I from China，can ｉ get EDA？what if ｉ can‘t find guardian ,how can ｉ prove my father abandon me？and my parents is divorce almost ten years,my mother has new family,my dad don’t let me go to college ,he tell me go find a job when I graduated from high school,how can I prove? I’m 18 in 2023.9.22
@@DarianLaw and can I apply this without custodian?if I don’t have custodian what I supposed to do?my parents divorced almost 10years, I live with my grandma,and my dad told me,go to a job when I graduated from high school,he always give me a lot stress and he says I’m a trash ,he was hit me and kicked me with he’s legs , I even don’t want talk to him just want to get away from my father get a way from my home , he even don’t let me go to college. in this situation can I apply SIJ?how can I prove it to family court?What if I don’t have custodian 😳? Cause I want to apply B2 visa and when I arrive New York,to find you,to apply SIJ , I just want to escape my family, I want to arrive new country forget everything in past and start a new life . And how much should I pay to apply for SIJ ? Because I have to work part time to save money! ! ! sorry I’m a talk too much , I’m appreciate it you reply me! ! !
Hello I am 20 yo right now after one year I’ll be 21 and I am abused for years I ran away here from my family . Am I qualify for this program? If yes how much money I have to spend just for files. I know its depends lawyers thats why I am asking forms fee only Thank you for your helping video
The forms for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (Form I-360) doesn't cost anything. It's free. But eventually you'll have to submit your green card application and that currently costs $1,125 (including biometrics fee). If you are 20 years old you need to immediately call a lawyer to get started.
SIJ is an independent pathway to residency, so there is no need for any I-130 process. The SIJ applicant cannot marry until they have their green card. Marrying before the green card will make them ineligible for SIJ.
If you have employment authorization then you can work under federal law, but you also need to follow California's laws (regarding minimum work age, etc.). I can't give you advice about California's labor laws.
Hi! Thank you for your video. Is it possible for me to apply to SIJ if I applied for i-589 in December 2022? I came to US with J1 visa, I’m still 19th years old. Thank you!
Hello, Thnx a lot for providing such valuable information. My husband and daughter got b1/b2 visa, they are currently staying in Newyork for vacation for 10 days. If they want to stay there and want to get green card (later sponsor me as a mother) Is there any way to do so? We are three family members including my daughter.
Are you a US citizen? This is a complicated question and I strongly suggest scheduling a consultation with me or another immigration attorney before they leave New York.
I got my sij approved last year nov 2021 and Im waiting for my greencard! I havent the request for medical exams :( do you how long the wait time is? Im a unvi student if that helps?
Being a university student doesn't impact processing times. Have you already submitted the I-485 green card application? If so, tell me the "priority date" on the I-485 receipt notice, and your country of nationality.
@@marlenbautista4897 No. The visa bulletin for Mexico says that USCIS is reviewing applications from September 2020, so there's a 2+ year delay for Mexican SIJ cases. If you filed in September 2020, then maybe your case would be approved by 2023. You might be confusing the I-360 (SIJ petition) with the I-485 (green card application).
Around a year, but the priority date (to allow you to apply for permanent residence) is currently delayed by around 4-5 years. You will get the approval notice several years before you can apply for a green card.
Hello, pls help me! My son is 17 years old and studying in year 11has visa living is Europe and my mother is a green card holder in USA. What is the best option to send a child : student visa or now to apply guardianship case. I want my son to do university in USA with scholarships. Pls guide
Hi, currently I'm in the US on student visa. After I came to the US my parents stopped supporting me and my studies financially. Can I be eligible for this category?
well to qualify for it, you either need to be abused, abandoned or neglected by a parent. So im not sure if your parents not supporting you financially is neglect or not
Hello sir, I am from Afghanistan and I am seventeen years old and I came to the United States four months ago. Now here I have a lawyer and he applied for me for my asylum. Can I still apply to Sij and how long will it take for my green card? I will get it and can I bring my family's green card with me and travel out of the United States
You can apply for SIJ at the same time as asylum. SIJ will not affect asylum. After SIJ is granted you will eventually be able to apply for a green card, but you will never be able to petition for your parents if you get your green card through SIJ.
Hii sir i am parth i have a question i have aa vistor vise and my father is in india and i came here because they are not supporting me and all in this case can i eligible ?? And my citizenship is indian and i am under 21 Thank you❤️
Yes, if you are under age 21 and are unmarried and were abandoned by your father then you can begin the process for special immigrant juvenile status. Some states only allow this if you are under age 18. New York allows it until age 21.
Hi lawyer, I am attending a college (19 ) in NY state but my guardian is in Kansas. Can I apply for Sijs? And what is estimated total cost to get green card? I am from South Korea. Thanks 😊
You can probably still apply for SIJ in NY with an out-of-state guardian. I can't give you an estimate because every law office operates differently. The filing fee for the green card is $1,225.
hello lawyer. Please answer I need it. I am 18 years old and I live in America, my family is not here and I have an asylum court hearing next month. The question that comes to my mind is whether I should apply for SIJ or whether it would be appropriate for me to continue seeking asylum.
Hello Sir I live in California I’m 18 I’m from India can I file a guardianship ship case in California is California Good ? My uncle who wil Take my Guardianship ship case Have California license plz Reply
Hi sir am 19 years old and From India 🇮🇳 just filed sij got next month hearing of probate court order so my question is how long it take to get sij approved for people from india and how long this process take to get a green card please reply
It's generally safe for green cards obtained through SIJS to travel to the home country, so long as the person did not apply for asylum. If you did also apply for asylum then it's best to speak privately.
Sir can you pls reply my question i got approved my i 360 with deferred action last moth so uscis will give me travel documents or work permit nd how long usally it will take nd can i travel out of united states with travel documents
Hi my name is Isha I files for my I 360 2021 and got approve in July 2022 But ever since I got approve I didn’t files for my green card .The reason for that is I don’t have money to file for it. And right now am so scared because am thinking USCIS may dismiss my case 😭🥹please help me
Hi lawyer! I am currently 17 and I live in China, studying at high school. My parents always abuse on me and I even got to the local police station several times. Can I come to New York with a 10-year travel visa and then apply from such SIJ green card?
As the gaurdian, what are your responsibilities? does the petitioner need to remain at your residence or in the state while on SIJ green card?
For the most part, the petitioner/guardian would have to provide financial and emotional support to the minor. It is ideal to have as a petitioner someone like a parent that has been taking care of the minor, providing housing, covering their bills, actively working and engaged in the life of the minor--these are some of the things that a petitioner must provide. In other words, as a guardian, you are basically taking over the custody of the minor. You also would go to court with the minor and likely to testify on your relationship and how you will provide for the minor. Besides, the parent(s) who abused, neglected or abandoned the child are to be contacted as they sign some documents (giving up their custody, if I am not wrong) as well as informed about what is being filed. About your second question, if I am not mistaken, I read that once SIJ is approved, you can change jurisdiction, but court needs to be notified so the process can continue/be transferred to the other state. Address in the same state can be changed at any give time, although I would encourage it to be after SIJ is approved. **disclaimer: I am not an immigration attorney. I am sharing the information I have learned as I am navigating through this process. Good luck!
hi attorney! How are you doing today I have a question how long does it take in whole process from beginnig until getting green card ?
Thank you!
Hi attorney! I have 2 questions that are holding me to start this case with you. First, can we apply for travel document while waiting for green card? Second, is it ok to visit my home country (obviously not for my parents) with this category of green card?
Yes you can easily visit to your home country... there would be no such issues.
Hello, Mr. lawyer! I live in Russia, I am 13 years old and soon I'm going to apply to SIJ, my parents live together, but I am subjected to psychological and sometimes physical violence by my father, I am against the current government (those who are against us are put in a children's colony), and I don't want to go to die forcibly in the war in Ukraine, on the contrary, I am for peace. Can these arguments help me with getting a green card for this program? And if there is physically no money to move to Mexico at the US border, can I apply for asylum online or at the embassy of Kazakhstan, for example? And will it help that I already work as a programmer (on a freelance basis) and I already have one large company ordered a website? I'm sorry for asking such a long question.
Complicated question. You can only apply for SIJ or asylum if you are physically inside the US. Applying for refugee status at an embassy takes a very long time and the requirements are strict.
Will you recommend to do this process without an attorney? My nephew has all the requirements but we don’t have the money. We live in New Jersey. Thank you for the video, very helpful.
SIJ is difficult to do without a lawyer. Maybe it's possible, but I've never seen it done.
Question can you get working papers before then?
Hi me Darían. I have my Citizenship Interview next Tuesday .. my question is how I can I respond when they ask me that how did I get my green card … I have the SL6 green card.
Thank you Good Blessed you
Hi how long time you take can you say process
Hi I have a Portuguese passport. How can I apply my guardianship application in usa
I have a question so my situation it’s that my mom told me to leave the house I’m 20 now I work on my own I live with other people if I get a lawyer what can I do ?
I don’t have papers or something
Hi, I have family relatives that will be turning 21 next year and they are not in the US. They just lost there mother ( the only support they had left) and they are left with with there abusive father. I am a US citizen, are there other ways they could get like long term visas or be eligible for green card application? Any tips will help tremendously
Sir i filled my guardianship ship case and family court approved that and then my attorney filed i-365 and now im waiting for ssn green card what’s going to be the next step?
Hello i apply same process can i ask a few questions please ?
Hello, I was subjected to excessive academic pressure from my father while in Korea, and I am currently studying in a U.S. high school on an F-1 visa. My education expenses have been supported by my father, who is nearing retirement age and has informed me that he will not be able to support my college education after I graduate from high school. Although I have a good relationship with my mother, she does not have the financial capability to support me. Given these circumstances, I am inquiring about the possibility of qualifying for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS).
Can a parent be granted guardianship and file a SIJ for a child ? The other parent is unalive.
Is death of one of the parents considered abandonment? The children live with their mother. Thanks!
In New York it is considered a "similar basis" to abandonment and is sufficient to apply for special immigrant juvenile status. Living with the mother will not negatively impact the case under these circumstances.
I got one more that will I be able to study in California after I filled i360 or after this got approved. Or do I have to wait until the approval of i485 and getting a Green Card
You can study at most schools even if you are completely out of status. Once the I-360 is approved you can receive employment authorization, and in SOME states that might help you qualify for in-state tuition - you should ask the school whether you need immigration status to qualify for in-state tuition.
HI lawyer, I have a niece in Jamaica, her mother died when she was 14, my brother died (her dad,) last year my niece was mainly taking care by me, now she has no family to look out for her, she is 24,but a quiet girl. I am so scare for her life as the men( youths) of today in our country don't like rejection, We have a pandemic of men murdering women, including rape, I am only going through a green card application right now. How can I relocate her here in usa, please ,thank you
Hi, lawyer I got a question can i travel to my home country if I receive a green category Z11 also if I apply for a SIJS why I did not receive a SL6 also when my green card was approved I was already 23.
Z11 means you were granted cancellation of removal. Were you in immigration court proceedings?
After what amount of time can a person on student visa file a case for SIJ?
these is my quetion!!
i filled my work authorization through pending asylum and also i had pending 1-360 petition so that means i have two pending case.could my I-360 petition impact my work permit?
No, it won't impact your asylum work permit. When your I-360 is approved you will have a second basis for a work permit.
@@DarianLaw so should i wait my I-360 petition to be approved to get work permit or the will will give me through on asylum case?
Is it okay if the child living with one of the parents the good one but he is away from the other one (bad parent ) and aunt is ready to guardianship the child .
Yes, you are only required to demonstrate that reunification with ONE parent is not viable.
Hi Mr Darian does SIJ whole processing time varies depending on the origin country of the applicant? And what is the range of cost to engage your service in SIJ application in New York state?
It can vary for some countries, but at the moment it's around 5 years for every country. The cost depends on several variables. You should call or text my office.
Hey attorney i got my i360 approved last week but my asylum is pending can you tell me how long it’s gonna take to withdrawal the asylum from asylum office to get my green card in SL6 catagory i apply my green card since jan 6/23 got my work permit but didn’t get the green card yet so how long i have to wait
Bhai tuneh asylum aur guardian ship ek sath lgai thi
Bro tuneh paise dekar guardian liye theh ya known hi theh tere
Plzz reply
Please I would appreciate your response…. Now if the father have other children in the US can he reunite with them or he lost guardianship to all the kids?? Can the father be forgiven??
Can you please provide more detail about the situation? I don't understand the question.
Hi, I have a question I’m 19 years old and I live alone because my parents live in another state together I don’t have a close relationship with my father but my mom is willing to pay for the process, does my mom need to be in my state during the process? They live in Florida and I live in New York, also in case that I’m approved for the sijs, would I be able to petition for my mom? Since the problem is my dad not her
How was it ?
Hello lawyer, I have a question…If I am in the "special juvenile immigrant" process, can I request some type of document/permit that allows me to leave the country?
You can't request to leave (advanced parole) until your I-485 is pending, and that can take a few years after starting the process depending on your country of birth.
How long would it take for me to get a work permit once I have filled the application ?
Which application? The work permit application or the I-360? You have to wait for the I-360 to get approved (~1 year). Then you apply for the work permit, which will take several months.
@@DarianLaw I’m sorry I forgot to mention the application. I was talking about the I-360. Would I also be able to apply for a Ssn ?
So it would take about 2 years to get a work permit through I-360 ?
Hi lawyer, I am wondering if I can apply for sijs with a tourist visa to us. I will be turning into 21 years old in ten months after my arrival in nyc. Thank you!
Can we apply for that if she is still in the US on a tourist visa but her eligible stay in the states ends in 1 month? Can we apply for this process or would be recommend her to leave the country and then return allowing her to me at the country for another 6 months?
She might be able to stay if she meets the requirements.
Hi lawyer, I have a question, I’m going to file a case but the lawyer that I talked to told me my mother needed to had the permanent custody, if in my country ( Colombia ) my father already gave the whole custody to my mother only, do I need to do that process again? Validate that custody here in the US or just translate it to English? Thank you for your time 🙏🏻
Unfortunately I can't answer this question because I need more information, and the family/juvenile court procedure is different in every state.
So what happens if the minor has a child born in NYS but has no immediate family in the U.S?
This doesn't matter at all, actually. The only thing that matters is that the minor is (1) under age 21, (2) unmarried, (3) the victim of abandonment, neglect, or abuse by one or both parents, (4) unable to reunify with the parents for that reason, and (5) it is not in the minor's best interest to return to her home country. It does not matter if the minor has US citizen children and I have represented minors in this situation many times.
hello i received a rfe two days after biometrics, should i be concerned about it and if you can tell if i’m gonna have the rfe letter delivered to my home address
Don't be concerned. Yes, it will be mailed to the mailing address you listed for your home. A PDF copy will be available on your USCIS portal.
Hello! Please, I saw that my daughter can be eligible to apply for SIJ. She’s 17y, unmarried, and her dad is in Brazil. So, I’d like to know if does her father need to do or fill out any type of documentation in order to me start the process? He has never given the support to my daughter, neither emotionally or financially. Thank you!
No, the father doesn't need to fill out any type of documentation. Good luck with your daughter's case!
Did you apply? I also have a sister from Brazil thinking about doing the same thing.
Once you get the green card. Can I go back to my home country with this green card , for an emergency reason or it have to be a special reason? Or you definitely can not go back and re enter to the united state ??? Thanks you
It depends - did you get your green card through asylum? If yes, then you should be prepared to explain why/how you were able to safely return to your country without persecution. This can come up when/if you apply for naturalization.
Can i travel outside Usa with an approved sijs visa?
Hi Lawyer, I just opened a case 2 months before I turn 21 here in New Jersey. I submitted all required files and waiting for a court date. Do I still have the chance of getting a work authorization?
You can get work authorization if you finish the SIJ process before age 21!
Hello how did it go for you ? I am on the same chapter!
@@karlaruiz2840 Hello, I applied first week of October, still waiting on a court date. Wish you good luck!
@@wiii1 do you got it, please tell
@@wiii1 Hello! Did you apply by yourself?
How can I get my green card with no immediate family members living in the US although I do have distant relatives that live there, I wanna join the USMC as soon as I graduate highschool which will be on 2025. I also live in the Philippines
Family court generally send to school during the processing time?
I don't understand the question. Please re-phrase and ask again.
@@DarianLaw I mean family court requires to go school ?
I am an assylum seeker i want to apply as special immigrant juvenile i have a question who fall under sij deffered action do deffered action means poeple have to wait long for green card or they can apply directly green card after i-360 approval and do USCIS or immigration court give an immigrant visa when form i-485 is filed as i am asylee too and i am indian i am right now 21
Hi how are you ? I hope you’re doing well, so I’ve got applied for SIJS in November 2021 then I got approved on family court n April 2022 and then approved again in December 2022, now I applied for the final steps, I would like to know how long it take to get the green card
Processing times are constantly changing, but you should expect around 2 years probably. Hopefully less.
what happened by the way did u get ur green card
Hello Lawyer. Can a green card holder based on SIJ travel to home country where 1 of the abusive parent lives?
Yes. The only time I do not recommend traveling to your home country is when you've applied for asylum.
Hi lawyer i got a question, i have won the case and my lawyer is telling me that i have to wait for i 360 to get approved so i can file i485 for the green card. Can i file them at the same time and is it true that right now is a waiting list for people from europe? Thank you
No, you can't file at the same time right now. Your lawyer is correct. The current waiting period for Europe is estimated to be 8 months before a priority date (visa) becomes available.
@@DarianLaw Thank you!
What if the minor has no children, is under 21, unmarried but has no family or a possible sponsor in the U,S?
All of that is fine, BUT in New York you need somebody who is willing to apply for custody or guardianship of you. You can use a friend or somebody you live with.
@@DarianLaw thank you. I know someone who meets 99% of the requirements except he has no family or anyone who would sponsor him.
Hi my priority date is Dec 1, 2021 and got my I-360 and filed my greencard the same time as my priority date. I still haven’t heard back since august 2022 when my I-360 got approved. Do you know how long it will take to get the greencard (as a Mexican citizen). Haven’t been able to find much research of this online. Thank you so much❤ I appreciate your help
Any updates on your case bro? Did get green card?
@ no but I got another advance parole card because I left the country legally and had legal entrance
@@marlenbautista4897 so you can get Advance parole while you’re under SIJs and travel freely?
What about visa backlog states?
Hello,
I have 7 months to turn to 21. What are my chances of getting approved for this case? Also can I get work authorization if I apply for it within this 7 months?
Thank you beforehand!
I've completed cases in New York where the child was turning 21 in 1-month. So yes, it might be possible but you are quickly running out of time. Most states only allow this option until age 18.
After the sijs is approved can they invite there parents or sibling if ur graduating or getting married or just in general I know you can’t petition for them but can you invite them for specific time?
The only thing that SIJ does not allow is to petition for a parent. You can do everything else.
@@DarianLaw I believe he meant like inviting them for graduation ceremony at university - which his parents can say the reason is to visit the kid for graduation to get the tourist visa.
@@robinmehla9811 Oh, that could be complicated but technically possible. To get SIJ you typically have to indicate that at least one parent has abandoned, neglected, or abused you. Perhaps you could invite the other parent, but I don't pesonally have a lot of faith in the tourist visa process for certain countries.
I am 18 years old I am in New York where I can find your office
Hello lawyer, I am 19 years old, I live in Texas, I am from El Salvador, can I apply for this visa, as a special immigrant juvenile. I have researched that to get a court order you must be under 18 years of age, which im not, would that prevent me to Apply? I live with my mom, came with only her, 5 Years ago , Can she be my full guardian
Every state has different rules for this. You need to speak with a lawyer in Texas to see if you can qualify. In New York you can do this until you are 21, but my understanding is that most states only allow a version of this until you are 18.
Hey I have a question. I live with my guardian parent (mom) and I have a friend who wants me to help her apply for an apartment. If I help her and appear on her lease, would it look like I don’t live with my guardian anymore? (I would still live with my guardian and I would just help my friend). Thank you!
I’m in the process of SIJS btw
Being a co-signer on a lease shouldn't affect the SIJ process.
Does the waiting part depend on the nationality that the applicant has?
yes
Hello lawyer, how long does it take to get the green card after filing for AOS through SIJS? I’m from Maryland. Thanks in advance
Depends on the country. Central America takes longer.
@@DarianLaw If I get green card through SIJ can I sponsor my mom? Since she is my only guardian?
@@tiara6062 no you cannot
Hello lawyer, i’m 18 yo, i’m right now in Tennessee, my Father and mother are outside of usa, i came alone to usa with a tourist visa, i know here in TN to go to the court order i have to be under 18, what i can do?
There is nothing that you can do about that if you continue to live in Tennessee.
Hello sir, I entered usa on b1/b2 Visa on 30th August 2022 at the age of 17. I turned 18 in December then my lawyer filled guardianship and sijs for me, I am curious to know that am i able to qualify as my staying period is over 6 months now.
Falling "out-of-status" will not affect your eligibility for permanent residence if you are pursuing special immigrant juvenile status. Good luck!
@@DarianLaw thank you so much lawyer
@@DarianLaw I am sorry sir, I got one more that will I be able to study in California after I filled i360 or after this got approved. Or do I have to wait until the approval of i485 and getting a Green Card
where did you reach out with your case sir? wishing that everything went good.
Hello lawyer Darien what if I don’t have a family who can act as a guardian?
The proposed guardian does not need to be a family member in New York. I don't know about other states.
Can I do a ITIN Number if im in a SIJ process?
Hello Mr lawyer, I am under 21 from France and living in NY, can I proceed SIJS and how much take time for green card
Thank you for subscribing. Yes, you can apply for SIJ if you are under 21 and meet the other requirements. The process currently takes several years, but the important thing is to finish family court (and submit form I-360 to USCIS) before you reach the age of 21.
Can I return to my country after obtaining citizenship?
Hello! Is it true that it will take 13 years to migrate to the U.S.?
It depends on the category of family petition, but yes it can take that long (or longer) for siblings.
@@DarianLaw Oh Wow! Thought 7 years was the max
Hello i have question i have already case file asylum to uscis 1 month ago and i was 17 now i am 18 i know about sij can i cancil asylum and apply for sij
Some states in the US (such as New York) allow you to do SIJ until age 21. You can't cancel asylum, but you can ALSO apply for SIJ. If you are granted SIJ then you'll have options when it comes to asylum. For example, the asylum office or immigration court will probably allow you to withdraw your asylum application once you have your permanent residence.
@@DarianLaw is there any risk of applying both asylum and SIJ
@@sksisjididje-wk1dj It depends on the exact situation and whether the asylum claim is inconsistent with the SIJ facts. For most of my clients there is no risk to applying for SIJ after they've applied for asylum.
Hi，sir！There is a very important question for you to answer. My lawyer told me that I need a US citizen or someone with a green card to be my guardian.
Is this true?
But I can't find it, is there any way to solve it?
In New York the guardian does not need to be a citizen or have a green card. It might be different in some states with some judges.
How long it take for i 360 sijs to approve?
Depends on the country. Central americans are waiting for 4-5 years for priority dates to become current (although the I-360 will usually be approved within the first year).
Hlo kida bro
@@DarianLaw what about USA
@@DarianLaw what about mexicans?
@@marlenbautista4897 Currently processing applications from September 2020, so approximately 2-year waiting period for Mexicans (which is substantially faster than central america at the moment)
Hi lawyer i have a question, do you qualify if one of your parents passed away ?
In New York the answer to your question is YES. It depends on the state law where you are applying.
when did you receive work authorization
Pretty fast. In New York you will receive work authorization within several months of finishing family court, which is the first part of the process.
Hi, Mr lawyer, if i do like this, from beginning to the ending, how much money should I pay ?and if I apply this ,can I legally work in America before I get green card ?if I'm not work maybe I don't have enough money to finish😢
Every lawyer charges different fees for SIJ cases. You should consult with a lawyer in your area to see the pricing. Some lawyers offer flexible payment plans, and you might be able to get a work permit (EAD) before the green card depending on your country of origin.
@@DarianLaw what if ｉask yourto be in charge of SIJ ？and I from China，can ｉ get EDA？what if ｉ can‘t find guardian ,how can ｉ prove my father abandon me？and my parents is divorce almost ten years,my mother has new family,my dad don’t let me go to college ,he tell me go find a job when I graduated from high school,how can I prove? I’m 18 in 2023.9.22
@@DarianLaw and can I apply this without custodian?if I don’t have custodian what I supposed to do?my parents divorced almost 10years, I live with my grandma,and my dad told me,go to a job when I graduated from high school,he always give me a lot stress and he says I’m a trash ,he was hit me and kicked me with he’s legs , I even don’t want talk to him just want to get away from my father get a way from my home , he even don’t let me go to college. in this situation can I apply SIJ?how can I prove it to family court?What if I don’t have custodian 😳? Cause I want to apply B2 visa and when I arrive New York,to find you,to apply SIJ , I just want to escape my family, I want to arrive new country forget everything in past and start a new life . And how much should I pay to apply for SIJ ? Because I have to work part time to save money! ! ! sorry I’m a talk too much , I’m appreciate it you reply me! ! !
Im trying to get this visa just found out about it y3sterday. turn 21 in September though :(
In some parts of New York this can be done in less than 3 months. Good luck!
Did you get approve ?
Hello I am 20 yo right now after one year I’ll be 21 and I am abused for years I ran away here from my family . Am I qualify for this program? If yes how much money I have to spend just for files.
I know its depends lawyers thats why I am asking forms fee only
Thank you for your helping video
The forms for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (Form I-360) doesn't cost anything. It's free. But eventually you'll have to submit your green card application and that currently costs $1,125 (including biometrics fee). If you are 20 years old you need to immediately call a lawyer to get started.
Can the guardian marry the SIJ after the SIJ obtained the green card then go through the I-130 process?
SIJ is an independent pathway to residency, so there is no need for any I-130 process. The SIJ applicant cannot marry until they have their green card. Marrying before the green card will make them ineligible for SIJ.
Hey sir, I was wondering if Im allowed to work as a minor? With my SS and Id here in California?
If you have employment authorization then you can work under federal law, but you also need to follow California's laws (regarding minimum work age, etc.). I can't give you advice about California's labor laws.
Can I apply if I’m 23 but I came here when I was 19? I didn’t know shit bout this fuck
Hi! Thank you for your video. Is it possible for me to apply to SIJ if I applied for i-589 in December 2022? I came to US with J1 visa, I’m still 19th years old. Thank you!
It is possible. My friend did it 1 month prior to 21.
Yes, you can still apply for SIJ if you qualify for SIJ.
Hello, my parents are currently in Africa and I’ve been in the US for almost 5 years, would it affect them coming to the US later on
No - it shouldn't affect them.
Hello, Thnx a lot for providing such valuable information. My husband and daughter got b1/b2 visa, they are currently staying in Newyork for vacation for 10 days. If they want to stay there and want to get green card (later sponsor me as a mother) Is there any way to do so? We are three family members including my daughter.
Are you a US citizen? This is a complicated question and I strongly suggest scheduling a consultation with me or another immigration attorney before they leave New York.
I got my sij approved last year nov 2021 and Im waiting for my greencard! I havent the request for medical exams :( do you how long the wait time is? Im a unvi student if that helps?
Being a university student doesn't impact processing times. Have you already submitted the I-485 green card application? If so, tell me the "priority date" on the I-485 receipt notice, and your country of nationality.
@@DarianLaw I submitted my l-485 greencard application last year Nov 30 2021. I don’t have the priority date unfortunately:( but I’m from Mexico
@@DarianLaw if my case got approved nov 30 2021 then I should have the greencard by 2023?
@@marlenbautista4897 No. The visa bulletin for Mexico says that USCIS is reviewing applications from September 2020, so there's a 2+ year delay for Mexican SIJ cases. If you filed in September 2020, then maybe your case would be approved by 2023. You might be confusing the I-360 (SIJ petition) with the I-485 (green card application).
@@DarianLaw yes you are right I got my 360 one approved!
Does the legal guardian have to be a permanent resident/a citizen? What if he's on H1B visa?
No, not in New York. The guardian can be completely undocumented.
How much time take to approve i360
Around a year, but the priority date (to allow you to apply for permanent residence) is currently delayed by around 4-5 years. You will get the approval notice several years before you can apply for a green card.
Will that apply for an orphaned child?
Yes, it can apply to an orphaned child as well as adopted children.
Hello, pls help me! My son is 17 years old and studying in year 11has visa living is Europe and my mother is a green card holder in USA. What is the best option to send a child : student visa or now to apply guardianship case. I want my son to do university in USA with scholarships. Pls guide
Hello aunty ji
Can we buy guardians for SIJS
Hi, currently I'm in the US on student visa. After I came to the US my parents stopped supporting me and my studies financially. Can I be eligible for this category?
Yes, possibly.
well to qualify for it, you either need to be abused, abandoned or neglected by a parent. So im not sure if your parents not supporting you financially is neglect or not
Hello sir, I am from Afghanistan and I am seventeen years old and I came to the United States four months ago. Now here I have a lawyer and he applied for me for my asylum. Can I still apply to Sij and how long will it take for my green card? I will get it and can I bring my family's green card with me and travel out of the United States
You can apply for SIJ at the same time as asylum. SIJ will not affect asylum. After SIJ is granted you will eventually be able to apply for a green card, but you will never be able to petition for your parents if you get your green card through SIJ.
when I will receive the my asylum receipt number and interview and also I have a court with asylum and asylum officer my second court date is near
Can anyone would like to be my guardian I need a guardian
It’s not difficult, I was able to understand every word even without speaking fluent English
Hii sir i am parth i have a question i have aa vistor vise and my father is in india and i came here because they are not supporting me and all in this case can i eligible ?? And my citizenship is indian and i am under 21 Thank you❤️
Yes, if you are under age 21 and are unmarried and were abandoned by your father then you can begin the process for special immigrant juvenile status. Some states only allow this if you are under age 18. New York allows it until age 21.
Hi lawyer,
I am attending a college (19 ) in NY state but my guardian is in Kansas. Can I apply for Sijs? And what is estimated total cost to get green card? I am from South Korea. Thanks 😊
You can probably still apply for SIJ in NY with an out-of-state guardian. I can't give you an estimate because every law office operates differently. The filing fee for the green card is $1,225.
hello lawyer. Please answer I need it. I am 18 years old and I live in America, my family is not here and I have an asylum court hearing next month. The question that comes to my mind is whether I should apply for SIJ or whether it would be appropriate for me to continue seeking asylum.
Hello Sir I live in California I’m 18 I’m from India can I file a guardianship ship case in California is California Good ? My uncle who wil Take my Guardianship ship case Have California license plz Reply
Hi sir am 19 years old and From India 🇮🇳 just filed sij got next month hearing of probate court order so my question is how long it take to get sij approved for people from india and how long this process take to get a green card please reply
After you finish the process in probate court it's probably going to take 2-3 years, which includes I-360 and I-485 processing times.
Whats your status now? Does process ended
Can I visit home country with a SL6 category green card?
It's generally safe for green cards obtained through SIJS to travel to the home country, so long as the person did not apply for asylum. If you did also apply for asylum then it's best to speak privately.
Im 20 years 9 month old can i elligible to apply for this
Yes, I've done it in New York.
Can you visit your home contact after you receive your green card under special immigrant juvenile
Yes. The only time I would advise against visiting your home country is if you appliedf or asylum.
Sir can you pls reply my question i got approved my i 360 with deferred action last moth so uscis will give me travel documents or work permit nd how long usally it will take nd can i travel out of united states with travel documents
I need you adress
My address is at the bottom and top of my website: darianlaw.com/
Hi my name is Isha
I files for my I 360 2021 and got approve in July 2022
But ever since I got approve I didn’t files for my green card .The reason for that is I don’t have money to file for it.
And right now am so scared because am thinking USCIS may dismiss my case 😭🥹please help me
USCIS won't dismiss your case. You can file your green card for the I-360 when you have the $1225 filing fee.
@@DarianLaw thank you so much 🙌🙏
How long after the SIJgreen card can you file for citizenship