The End SIJS Backlog Coalition is a national group of directly impacted youth and allied advocates who aim to raise awareness about the harmful impacts of visa caps on vulnerable immigrant children.
A list of documents that should be provided to the court at least five business days prior to a prove up hearing for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) cases.
Affidavit of Due Diligence Efforts for Service by Publication (Cook County, Illinois) - for use in Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) predicate order cases.
Sample petition for appointment of a guardian of a minor and motion for special findings, for use in Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) post-18 cases in Illinois.
SIJS Predicate Order cases are discrete matters that can be completed in as little as six weeks, depending on the complexity and type of case. This is a general timeline to assist pro bono teams in calendaring their case.
