August 4 - 11 | 2-3:30 p.m. ET | CA MCLE: 1.5 per webinar

This two-part webinar series will cover the fundamentals of obtaining Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) classification for children who have suffered abuse, abandonment, or neglect by one or both parents. Topics covered will include obtaining the state court predicate order, which state courts qualify as "juvenile courts," completing Form I-360 with required evidence, how to handle cases for children in removal proceedings, and eligibility for adjustment of status. The presenters will also discuss the impact of the visa bulletin, along with obtaining deferred action and employment authorization while waiting for a priority date to become current.   

NOTE: Access to recordings of the webinars is included with your purchase of the two-part webinar series. Your access will be available until September 11, 2023. Certificates of attendance are only issued if you attend live webinars.

Webinar 1: Eligibility Requirements for Special Immigrant Juvenile Classification

August 4 | 2-3:30 p.m. ET | CA MCLE 1.5

In week one, we will focus on the eligibility requirements for Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, including issues relating to obtaining the state court predicate order, completing Form I-360, and the different considerations involved when working with children in removal proceedings versus those who are not. The presenters will discuss next steps after the I-360 is approved, including the impact of the visa bulletin and obtaining deferred action and employment authorization.    

Webinar 2: Adjustment of Status for Special Immigrant Juveniles

August 11 | 2-3:30 p.m. ET | CA MCLE 1.5

In week two, we will review eligibility for adjustment of status, including how to assess and address inadmissibility. Presenters will examine exceptions to the inadmissibility grounds, available waivers, and the importance of discretion in SIJ adjustment adjudications. In addition, we will discuss options and jurisdictional issues for children who are in removal proceedings or have final orders of removal.