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Applying for U-Visa Nonimmigrant Status

Posted on 07/15/19

What is a U Visa? A U-Visa, also referred to as U nonimmigrant status, is a nonimmigrant visa for individuals who are victims of crimes or who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse while in the United States and who are willing to assist law enforcement and government officials in the investigation and prosecution


Special Immigrant Juvenile Protection

Posted on 07/10/19

What is Special Immigrant Juvenile Protection? Also abbreviated SIJ or called Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is a federal law that helps to protect undocumented children and youth who are in state custody (up to ages 18-21) to gain legal access to permanent residency and later citizenship if they are deemed to be abandoned or