Under California law, a Superior Court has jurisdiction to make judicial decisions on the custody as well as care of children within the meaning of the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. Section 1101 et seq. and 8 C.F.R. Section 204.11), which includes, but is not limited to, the divisions of the superior court in the juvenile, probate and family courts.
Pursuant to Section 1101(a) (27) (J) of Title 8 of the United States Code, these courts have authority to render the factual findings required to allow a child to apply to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for registration as a special immigrant juvenile.
When, pursuant to Section 1101(a) (27) (J) of Title 8 of the United States Code, an order is sought from the superior court making the necessary findings regarding the special immigrant juvenile status and there is evidence to support those findings, which may consist solely of, but is not limited to, a statement made by the child who is the subject of the petition, the court shall issue the order, whatever is the case:
Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings allows you to live lawfully in the U.S.
You can apply for permission to work/ operate.
You should apply for a green card immediately (legal permanent residency).
You can apply for Special Immigrant Juvenile status if:
There will be two steps:
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