Are there any special provisions for a child to receive a U.S. visa if they are in removal proceedings?

Yes, there are special provisions for a child to receive a U.S. visa if they are in removal proceedings in California. According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), “unaccompanied alien children” have the right to apply for a visa. To be considered an “unaccompanied alien child,” the child must be under the age of 21 and have no parent or legal guardian in the United States. If they meet the criteria, they may apply for a U visa. The U visa is a non-immigrant visa which permits the child to remain in the United States until their removal hearing is completed. The visa is also intended to encourage victims of certain crimes to cooperate with law enforcement. The U visa will also grant the child certain rights such as the right to work and attend school while they await the resolution of their removal proceedings. Under California immigration law, unaccompanied alien children are also eligible to seek asylum. To be eligible for asylum the child must prove that they are a refugee, meaning that they have a reasonable fear of persecution in their home country due to their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. If the child meets the criteria for asylum, they can apply for asylum and remain in the United States. In addition, if a child is facing deportation, they may have the option of applying for “deferred action”. It is a form of prosecutorial discretion, meaning that the federal government may choose to forgo deportation proceedings for certain individuals. If granted, the child will remain in the United States until the expiration of the deferred action.

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En California, hay provisiones especiales para los niños que están en proceso de remoción para obtener una visa de los Estados Unidos. Estas provisiones se conocen como alivio infantil. Esto significa que si un niño está en un proceso de remoción, puede solicitar permisos especiales para evitar la deportación. Este alivio también puede incluir la oportunidad de obtener una visa de emigración. Para calificar para el alivio infantil, un niño debe cumplir con los siguientes requisitos. Primero, el niño debe haber llegado a los Estados Unidos antes de cumplir los 16 años de edad. En segundo lugar, el niño debe haber vivido continuamente en los Estados Unidos por al menos diez años antes de la fecha de la solicitud. Tercero, el niño debe demostrar "buen carácter moral". Esto significa que el niño no debe tener antecedentes de delitos graves. Por último, el niño debe demostrar que su deportación le causaría un daño excepcional e inusual. Si el niño cumple con estos requisitos, puede solicitar el alivio infantil. Si la solicitud es aprobada, el niño recibirá una visa de emigración. Esto les permitirá a los niños solicitantes y a sus familias vivir y trabajar legalmente en los Estados Unidos. Si bien no todas las solicitudes de alivio infantil son aprobadas, esta es una gran oportunidad para los niños que están en proceso de remoción.

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