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

In Massachusetts, applying for the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) Program requires certain steps. First, you need to apply for immigration status through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Next, you must provide evidence of your age, that is, you must be under 21 years of age. You also must provide proof of your family relationships. You will need to submit birth certificates, court records, or any other verifiable evidence to show your familial relationship. Once your application is approved, you will receive an appointment at an office of USCIS in Massachusetts. During this meeting, you will be interviewed and asked to provide evidence of your immigration status and why you qualify for SIJS. You may also need to obtain a court order from a court in Massachusetts indicating that you have been declared dependent on a state court or that you cannot be reunited with both of your parents due to abuse, abandonment, or neglect. If you have been declared dependent by the court, you may also need to obtain a Freedom of Information (FOI) certified letter from the court, confirming the dependent status. Once all the evidence has been submitted and approved, you will need to sign an Affidavit of Support. This serves as a promise that you will not become a public charge within the United States. After that, USCIS will approve or deny your application for SIJS status. If you are approved, you will be granted the status and can then apply for lawful permanent residency. This will grant you the ability to live and work in the United States.

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La solicitud del Programa de Estatus de Inmigrante Juvenil Especial (SIJS, por sus siglas en inglés) se debe presentar a través del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de los Estados Unidos (DHS, por sus siglas en inglés). En Massachusetts, las solicitudes se deben presentar al Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración (USCIS, por sus siglas en inglés) con sede en Boston. Para aplicar al SIJS, debe completar y enviar un Formulario I-360, junto con documentación adicional, incluyendo una orden judicial que confirme que no se reunen los requisitos para la custodia legal por parte de sus padres biológicos y que su salud está en peligro si regresa a su país de origen. El niño también debe presentar información adicional sobre su historia familiar. Además, el niño debe ser menor de 21 años al momento de presentar la solicitud y tendrá que demostrar que ha sido declarado como menor sin custodia legal por un tribunal estatal. También debe demostrar que ha llevado un estilo de vida sin problemas y es de buen carácter. Una vez que el formulario se haya completado, debe enviarse a la dirección de USCIS establecida para su estado. Si la solicitud es aprobada, el niño recibirá una llamada para una entrevista con un funcionario de inmigración. Si la entrevista es satisfactoria, el niño recibirá una tarjeta de residencia permanente (también conocida como una tarjeta verde).

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