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SIJS: Recorded 2020 Training

SIJS

This training was created by experts at NIJC and the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS) to assist attorneys in preparing predicate orders for SIJS clients.

youtube.com/embed/Z0bClGs20IU

04/28/22

Training Webinars

SIJS: Petition for APR with SIJS Findings

SIJS

This is a sample of a "Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities and Request for Factual Findings."

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04/28/22

SIJS: Memo in Support of Special Findings Probate Guardianship

SIJS

This is a sample memo in support of a "Petition for Guardianship and Request for Special Findings."

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04/28/22

SIJS: SIJS Predicate Order - POST-18 Guardianship

SIJS

This is a sample of an "Order Appointing Guardian of a Minor" (Post-18).

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04/28/22

SIJS: Illinois Laws Relating to Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

SIJS

This document provides a short overview of Illinois laws related to SIJS.

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04/28/22

SIJS: Illinois E-Filing Tips & Instructions

SIJS

This document contains tips and instructions on how to e-file in Illinois.

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04/28/22

SIJS: USCIS Policy Manual on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

SIJS

This link leads to a USCIS policy manual on SIJS.

www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-6-part-j

04/28/22

SIJS: SIJS Fact Sheet for Families in Spanish

SIJS

This document provides clients an overview of NIJC's SIJS program in Spanish.

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04/28/22

SIJS: SIJS Predicate Order Checklist for Pro Bono Attorneys - Guardianship

SIJS

This document provides a checklist of the steps needed to "Petition for Guardianship."

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04/28/22

SIJS: POST-18 Consent of Minor to Guardianship

SIJS

This is a sample of a "Nomination of Guardian and Consent to Guardianship" (Post-18).

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04/28/22

SIJS: Sample CLSP Fee Waiver

SIJS

This is a sample of a civil legal service provider (CLSP) fee waiver.

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04/28/22

SIJS: Illinois P.A. 101-0121 One-Pager

SIJS

This document details changes in Illinois law related to SIJS under Public Act 101-0121.

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04/28/22

SIJS: SIJS Path One-Pager

SIJS

This infographic provides an overview of an SIJS case's typical path to completion.

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04/28/22

SIJS: Celebration of Extension of SIJS in Illinois, September 14, 2021

SIJS

This training webinar discusses aspects of a new Illinois law extending the age of protection from 18 years old to 21 years old for immigrants eligible for SIJS.

youtube.com/embed/E8xGnTWDeos

04/28/22