San Francisco Juvenile Visa Lawyer
Our goal is to offer a legal route toward lawful status and a stable future.
Can You Apply for SIJS in San Francisco?
To qualify for SIJS, the applicant must:
- Be under 21 years of age
- Be unmarried
- Be declared dependent on a juvenile court or placed in foster care or custody
- Be unable to reunify with one or both parents due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment
- Have a finding that returning to their country is not in their best interest
How SIJS Supports Youth in San Francisco
In San Francisco, SIJS serves as a lifeline for undocumented children to live and work lawfully in the United States.
The Role of Family Court in SIJS
Our San Francisco immigration attorneys work alongside family lawyers to obtain these rulings efficiently and accurately.
Immigration Forms and Evidence for SIJS Applicants
After receiving the court’s findings, the child files Form I-360 with USCIS, including:
- Proof of age (e.g., birth certificate)
- Juvenile court dependency order
- Best interest determination
- Evidence of abuse, neglect, or abandonment
Why Work With a San Francisco Juvenile Visa Attorney?
Work Authorization and Benefits for SIJS Recipients
We help families in San Francisco file all necessary forms to secure legal protection and work rights.
How SIJS Leads to a Green Card
We ensure all applications are submitted properly and support you during every interview and filing step.
How to Respond to SIJS Denials
If USCIS denies the petition, our San Francisco team helps identify legal remedies. We may file appeals, motions to reopen, or pursue other forms of relief like asylum or U Visas.
Our attorneys act swiftly to protect the child’s ability to remain in the U.S.
How We Help Unaccompanied Minors With SIJS
Children without parental care often face added risks in immigration cases. Unaccompanied minors and those in foster care benefit from trusted legal guidance to avoid removal.
Our San Francisco attorneys advocate fiercely to protect their best interests at every turn.
