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
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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