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SIJ Deferred Action Memorandum and FAQ

MLRI
USCIS implemented a new Deferred Action/EAD policy for Special Immigrant Juveniles (SIJs) subject to the backlog (SIJs not immediately eligible to adjust to lawful permanent resident status). While we don't know everything about this policy yet, we are gratified that USCIS is finally…

AG Advisory: Information for Massachusetts Colleges and Universities Regarding Immigrant Students

Massachusetts Attorney General's Office
From the Advisory: The Office of the Attorney General provides this guidance to the Commonwealth’s public and private colleges and universities (“Institutions of Higher Education” or “IHEs”). This advisory is intended to address issues that may affect immigrant…

Testimony Submitted Re An Act Relative to Special Juveniles

Various
Improving Access to Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJ): Legal Services advocates and others recently submitted the attached testimony at a State House hearing concerning widely-supported and much-needed legislation to improve access to state courts for special immigrant juvenile abuse…

National Unaccompanied Children Resource Center

Immigration Advocates Network, American Bar Association, Pro Bono Net
The Unaccompanied Children Resource Center offers free legal resources and information for advocates and immigrants.   Children and their families or guardians can find out more by clicking on "Do you need legal help?" There is a map to help find a lawyer, and information about…