How do I apply for the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) Program?

To apply for the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) Program in California, you must meet certain criteria. First, you must be under 21 years of age, unmarried, and have received a court order from the state of California. This court order must state that you have been declared dependent of a juvenile court, that reunification with either or both of your parents is not feasible, and that it is in your best interests to remain in the United States. Next, you must complete and submit a Form I-360 (Petition for Special Immigrant Juvenile) to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. You must include a copy of the court order, along with supporting documents and evidence of your relationship with your parents. Once the Form I-360 is complete, you will need to have an interview scheduled with an immigration officer at a U.S. embassy or consulate. During the interview, you will be asked questions about your immigration status and the court order. If approved, you will be granted the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, which will allow you to remain in the United States. Finally, you must also submit a Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. After filing all the necessary documents, it can take up to 6 months for the application to be processed. Once approved, you will become a U.S. permanent legal resident.

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Para solicitar el Programa de Estado de Inmigrante Juvenil Especial (SIJS, por sus siglas en inglés), primero debe presentar una petición ante la Corte de Familia de California. Esto incluirá que presente una solicitud de Estado de Inmigrante Juvenil Especial acompañada con los documentos necesarios. Esto incluirá una petición que describa los detalles que lo califican para recibir este estatus. Deberá comprobar algunos de estos requisitos: • Que sea menor de 21 años • Que sus padres no pueden o no quieren proporcionar cuidado parental adecuado • Que obtuvo una sentencia de la corte que determinó que sería perjudicial regresar • Que se encuentra legalmente presente en los Estados Unidos Si cumple con los requisitos, un tribunal debe otorgarle la decisión de SIJS. Cuando obtiene una decisión de SIJS, puede presentar una Solicitud de Residencia Permanente a US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS, por sus siglas en inglés). Esto le permitirá tener un estatus legal para vivir y trabajar en los Estados Unidos. Es importante tener en cuenta que el proceso de SIJS puede ser difícil y diferentes jurisdicciones pueden tener procesos diferentes. Por lo tanto, se recomienda que una persona recurra a un profesional calificado, que pueda ayudar a completar los requisitos para presentar la solicitud adecuada.

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