Is a child eligible for the special immigrant juvenile status if they have been abused, neglected or abandoned?

Yes, a child in New Jersey may be eligible for Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status if they have been abused, neglected, or abandoned. To be eligible for this status, the child must be under 21 years of age and unmarried when their application is approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In addition to proving they are under 21 and unmarried, the child must also demonstrate that they have been the subject of abuse, neglect, or abandonment in their home country or in the United States. The child must also demonstrate that they cannot reunify with one or both of their parents due to the abuse, neglect, or abandonment. It is also beneficial for the child to demonstrate that it is not in their best interest to return to their home country. In order to do so, the child may have to provide evidence such as court orders, reports from social service agencies, or affidavits from family members or other third parties. Once the child has demonstrated that they are eligible and have provided evidence of the abuse, neglect, or abandonment, the USCIS will then review the application and determine whether or not the child is eligible for SIJ status. If approved, the child may then pursue lawful permanent residence status in the United States.

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Sí, un niño es elegible para el estatus de inmigrante juvenil especial si ha sido abusado, abandonado o maltratado. Esta clasificación de inmigración está diseñada para ayudar a los niños que han experimentado tales circunstancias, otorgándoles estatus de protección legal. Esta clasificación es aplicable a los niños que estén bajo la custodia de una corte de familia en el estado de Nueva Jersey, o los que hayan sido declarados dignos de protección por esa misma corte. Los niños básicamente recibirían protección bajo este estatus y, si la inmigración aprueba el estatus, tendrían acceso al proceso de naturalización de Estados Unidos. Además, el estatus de inmigrante juvenil especial les permite trabajar legalmente, recibir educación universitaria y solicitar una visa de EEUU. Esta clasificación es una herramienta poderosa para niños que han sido abusados, abandonados o maltratados, ya que les ofrece una oportunidad de obtener una visa legal para vivir y trabajar de forma segura en los Estados Unidos.

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