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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: USCIS Information for Juvenile Courts

SIJS

This document provides an overview of juvenile courts in the United States.

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04/28/22

SIJS: SIJS Predicate Order - APR Judgement

SIJS

This is a sample of a "Petition of Final Allocation of Parental Responsibilities Judgement."

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04/28/22

SIJS: POST-18 Petition for Guardianship with Motion for Special Findings

SIJS

This is a sample of a "Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor and Motion for Special Findings" (Post-18).

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04/28/22

SIJS: In re Estate of Nina L.

SIJS

This decision predates the 2019 and 2021 changes in Illinois law regarding SIJS but includes extensive analysis of the federal statute that may be useful.

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04/28/22

SIJS: Illinois SIJS Predicate Order Manual - Exhibits A-K

SIJS

This document contains Exhibits A-K for NIJC's SIJS predicate order manual.

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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 English

SIJS

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

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04/28/22

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: 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 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: 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