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Compassionate Legal Help for Vulnerable Youth

Immigration cases involving children can be especially heartbreaking. The legal landscape is complex, emotional, and often overwhelming for families. At the Law Offices of Tina Sharma, we are deeply honored to represent immigrant children and their loved ones.

If your family is facing a child immigration issue, you can count on us to provide compassionate and effective legal support every step of the way.

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This office provides excellent service for divorce, adoption, and other family law cases. They also work on immigration cases, so they have the extensive experience if you have a family law case that involves immigration matters. They also have services for Special Immigrant Juvenile/Adoption Cases, family immigration and business immigration cases.
The attorneys will work very hard for you. Their calm, friendly and empathetic manners will give you the needed emotional support to you and those you care for the most during the most trying of times. All the attorneys and employees are awesome. They treat their clients extremely well.
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What is Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)?

Legal Protection for Immigrant Children Without Parental Care

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is a legal pathway that allows certain immigrant children in the U.S. to obtain lawful permanent residency (a green card) if they cannot safely reunite with one or both parents due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment.

To qualify, a child must meet specific criteria set out in the Immigration and Nationality Act Section 101, including

Being under the custody of a state court or U.S. agency
Having a juvenile court determination that it is not in their best interest to return to their home country
Living in a state without a juvenile court capable of determining custody or placement
Being unmarried and under the age of 18
Currently residing in the United States

What SIJS Provides

SIJS provides several important benefits to eligible children. Those granted SIJS may qualify for a green card and legal permanent residence, giving them the opportunity to live and work legally in the United States. They can also access certain federal and state benefits that support their well-being. However, children with SIJS are not allowed to sponsor their parents for immigration status. Once they turn 21, they may be able to sponsor their siblings. Additionally, after five years of holding permanent residency, they may apply for U.S. citizenship.

SIJS Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for SIJS, the child must:

Be under 18 years old
Be unmarried
Be physically present in the U.S.
Be under the jurisdiction of a state juvenile court
Be unable to reunite with one or both parents due to abuse, abandonment, or neglect
Have a juvenile court order stating that returning to their country is not in their best interest

Applicants must also file Form I-360 with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Because the SIJS process involves both state family courts and federal immigration systems, it’s vital to have legal counsel experienced in both areas.

Your Advocate Through Every Step

Successfully applying for SIJS is not easy. The process is detailed and crosses two different legal systems—juvenile court and immigration court. At the Law Offices of Tina Sharma, we bring years of experience in both immigration and family law to guide you through the full process with care and precision.

Our attorneys will:

Collect and verify all necessary documentation
File and manage your I-360 petition
Represent your case in both juvenile and immigration courts
Initiate your green card application
Provide long-term support toward citizenship and family stability

Speak With a Trusted SIJS Attorney Today

Immigrant children deserve safety, stability, and the chance to thrive. If you or a loved one needs help with a Special Immigrant Juvenile Status petition, we’re here to help you secure the future every child deserves.

Call us at or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our experienced SIJS attorneys.

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