What is Special Immigrant Juvenile Status? If you have survived abuse, neglect or abandonment and are in state custody (such as foster care) or placed with a relative or non relative you may qualify for Special Immigration Juvenile Status. This
What public assistance and benefits do I qualify for if I am undocumented or do not have an immigration status? What if my status changes? You may qualify for public assistance under a law called PWRORA, but you must be
How can I find an immigration attorney? You can tell your child welfare attorney, your case worker, and the judge that you want help understanding your immigration options. In some cases, they may be able to help find an attorney
I am missing some of my immigration documents or my caregiver is refusing to turn them over. How can I request a copy? ORR Hotline/Child Locator: you, your parent, guardian, or legal representative can call:1-800-203-7001; information@ORRNCC.comcan To obtain your ORR file,
How can I find my mom or dad or other relative if they are in ICE immigration detention? If you know the name, birthdate and country of nationality, you may look up their location using the ICE Detainee Locator HERE
What is immigration court? The name of this court is called the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR), and it is an agency under the authority of the Department of Justice. This is a separate court from your child welfare
Alien A person who is not a citizen of the United States. Undocumented A person without immigration status or without proof of their immigration status. Child For immigration purposes you are considered a child if you are under 21 and