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

In Massachusetts, yes, special provisions exist for a child to receive a U.S. visa if they are in removal proceedings. If the child is a minor under the age of 18, they may be able to obtain a “special juvenile immigrant visa”, which is a pathway to permanent residency. To qualify, the child must have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by at least one of their parents. The child must also have a petition filed by a qualifying relative—usually a parent, adult sibling, or adult uncle or aunt—in the United States. If the child does not qualify for a special juvenile immigrant visa, they may be eligible for a “U nonimmigrant visa” which allows children who have been victims of crime (such as human trafficking or abuse) to remain in the U.S. legally. To be eligible, the child must have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse due to the crime and must have information about the crime or cooperate in its prosecution. Additionally, the child may be able to apply for relief under the Convention Against Torture, which offers protection to individuals facing the likelihood of torture upon returning to their home country. To qualify, the child must establish that it is more likely than not they will face torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment if they are removed from the United States. In short, there are a few special provisions available for a child to receive a U.S. visa if they are in removal proceedings. Eligibility, however, depends on the individual case, so it is important for the child to speak with a qualified immigration attorney to discuss their options.

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Sí, hay algunas disposiciones especiales para que un niño reciba una visa de los Estados Unidos si está en trámites de expulsión. En Massachusetts, la División de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) puede emitir visas a los niños que están en trámites de expulsión bajo lo que se conoce como el "Programa de Excepción de Inmigración de Niños Pobres". Esta visa es para niños menores de 18 años de edad que, sin el consentimiento, ayuda económica o patrocinio de un padre, estarían en riesgo de sufrir daños si fueran expulsados de los Estados Unidos. Los niños también deben ser ciudadanos de un país que respete los derechos humanos básicos y debe haber una causa humanitaria para otorgar la visa. Además, para que un niño se beneficie de esta disposición, tienen que cumplir con todos los requisitos de la aplicación y presentar una solicitud para recibir la visa.

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

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