The March 2026 Visa Bulletin: What It Means for SIJS Youth

The March 2026 Visa Bulletin reflects significant forward movement in the EB-4 category, with a Final Action Date of July 15, 2021, and a Filing Date of January 1, 2023. This movement means that on March 1, 2026, many youth with Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) will be able to apply for adjustment of status and accompanying work authorization. This resource is meant to provide guidance to advocates who work with SIJS youth who are eligible to file for adjustment of status based on the Ma

National Immigration Project Practice advisory Feb 26, 2026 Direct PDF available

Why it matters

Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from National Immigration Project on Adjustment; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.

Topics

Adjustment of status Consular practice Special immigrant Children and SIJS

Workflows

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

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Immigration court

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