Frequently Asked Questions in 1-Parent Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Cases in California Family Courts

In this practice advisory developed in consultation with the staff of the Judicial Council of California, we answer common questions about basic procedural and substantive issues that may arise in family court custody cases when SIJS findings are being requested.

Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Apr 15, 2016 Direct PDF available

Why it matters

Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from Immigrant Legal Resource Center on Detention / Bond; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.

Topics

Detention / bond Family-based practice Special immigrant Children and SIJS

Workflows

Immigration court deadline Bond, detention, and habeas Children and SIJS Consular, visa, and 9 FAM Naturalization and adjustment

Forums

Immigration court

Jurisdictions

National