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

Yes, children in removal proceedings may be eligible for special protections and provisions relating to their ability to obtain a work permit. In Oregon, minors who are in removal proceedings are eligible to request a special form of relief known as Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). Under this form of relief, a child may be able to remain in the U.S. and ultimately obtain permanent residency, even if their parents do not currently have legal status. If approved for SIJS, the child is eligible to apply for a work permit, also known as an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Minors may also be eligible to receive a work permit if they are in removal proceedings as the beneficiary of a family-based visa petition. In this case, minors can apply for an EAD through a process known as “provisional unlawful presence waivers”. In addition, minors in removal proceedings may also be eligible for a work permit if they are granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS). TPS is a form of relief granted to foreign nationals whose home countries are deemed unsafe to return to due to natural disasters and civil strife. If granted TPS, the foreign national is eligible to apply for an EAD. Overall, there are several special provisions that may allow a child in removal proceedings to obtain a work permit. However, the specifics of the application process and eligibility requirements can vary greatly from case to case. It is therefore important for any minors in removal proceedings to seek the advice of a legal professional who is well-versed in immigration law.

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Existen ciertas provisiones especiales para los niños que están bajo proceso de remoción para obtener un permiso de trabajo en Oregon. De acuerdo con la ley de inmigración de los Estados Unidos, los niños menores de la edad escolar obligatoria (18 años) que son detenidos bajo procesos de remoción tienen derecho a solicitar un permiso de trabajo especial. El permiso de trabajo especial para los jóvenes tiene algunas limitaciones. Por un lado, el permiso sólo es válido por un año y después de ese período debe ser renovado. Por otro lado, el niño debe ser entrevistado por oficiales de Inmigración a los ocho meses después de haber recibido el permiso para reevaluar su situación. El permiso no es automático y podría ser negado si los oficiales determinan que el empleo no es adecuado para el estado del niño. El permiso de trabajo especial para los niños permitirá que el niño tenga un ingreso y les proveerá una forma de cuidar su salud y seguridad. Esto también les permitirá recibir algunos de los beneficios del programa de protección temporal para los nacionales extranjeros. Si el niño decide solicitar el permiso, debe proporcionar la información necesaria para que los oficiales de Inmigración evalúen su solicitud y verifiquen si es un candidato apropiado.

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