Are there any special provisions for a child to receive a work permit if they are in removal proceedings?

Yes, there are special provisions in Hawaii that allow a child to obtain a work permit if they are in removal proceedings. Under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, children may be eligible to receive a work permit if they meet certain requirements. In order to be eligible, a child must have been present in the U.S. on June 15, 2012, and must have been under the age of 31 as of that date. Additionally, they must have entered the U.S. before their 16th birthday, and have continuously resided in the U.S. since June 15, 2012. Lastly, they must be currently enrolled in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate or diploma from high school, or have been honorably discharged from the Coast Guard or Armed Forces. If a child meets all of these requirements, they can apply for a work permit by submitting the correct paperwork to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The permit, known as an “Employment Authorization Document,” will usually be valid for two years and may be renewed. Although this is an important step for many children in the U.S. who are facing removal proceedings, it is important to note that the permit does not grant any legal status. As such, it should be only used as a temporary document until the child can resolve their immigration situation.

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Existen ciertas provisiones especiales para los niños que están en la situación de ser removidos a otro país. En Hawai, los niños que están involucrados en el proceso de remoción tienen la oportunidad de obtener un permiso de trabajo si la Corte de Inmigración encuentra que es en el mejor interés del niño. Las leyes de inmigración permiten a los niños obtener un permiso de trabajo si se les otorga asilo político o si es necesario para sostenerse a sí mismos y a sus familias. Los niños también tienen derecho a solicitar un permiso de trabajo si tienen un estatus legal en Estados Unidos y si son mayores de 16 años. Si un niño está en peligro de ser removido de los Estados Unidos, el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) puede otorgarle un permiso de trabajo también. Es importante que los padres que estén en proceso de inmigración consulten con un abogado para obtener más información sobre los requisitos y procedimientos para obtener un permiso de trabajo para un niño.

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