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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Apr 27, 2026

What is Happening with Deferred Action for Special Immigrant Juveniles (SIJs)

On April 10, 2026, USCIS issued a new memo again terminating the SIJS deferred action (DA) policy (“April 10th Memo”). Under the April 10th Memo, USCIS will no longer automatically consider granting DA to young people granted SIJS. This termination memo does not, however, go into effect until May 10, 2026, and only applies to SIJS petitions filed on or after that date. This practice alert discusses what the April 10th Memo means for SIJS petitions and SIJS DA renewals filed prior to and on or af

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National Immigration Project Practice advisory Apr 14, 2026

Practice Alert: Guidance on Adjustment of Status for Youth with Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Using INA § 245(h) with a Non-SIJS Petition

There is a largely un-tested legal argument that young people with approved SIJS petitions can use the SIJS-specific adjustment provisions at INA § 245(h) to satisfy the “inspected and admitted or paroled” requirement that applies to many other forms of adjustment, allowing the youth with SIJS to use that provision even if they are not seeking adjustment based on their approved SIJS petition but rather using some other non-SIJS immigrant petition. This practice alert from the End SIJS Backlog Co

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National Immigration Project Practice advisory Feb 26, 2026

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

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ASISTA Practice advisory Jan 1, 2026

ASISTA VAWA Age-In Rule

Explains the statutory age-in rule for VAWA derivatives and offers practical guidance on preserving derivative eligibility as children age out.

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Dec 19, 2025

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals: What Practitioners Need to Know

The fate of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) continues to be uncertain, due to the ongoing litigation and the increase in anti-immigrant policies being implemented each day by the Trump Administration. With the increase of attacks on immigrants including DACA holders and the uncertainty of the future of the benefit, it is crucial that DACA advocates stay informed of ongoing DACA trends and policy announcements that are impacting DACA holders. Moreover, it is important that advocates

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Nov 21, 2025

Expedited Removal and Unaccompanied Children: An FAQ

The Trump administration’s January 2025 expansion of expedited removal to people residing in the interior of the United States has raised concerns about whether the government could try to apply this summary removal process to young people who entered the country as unaccompanied children (UCs) but no longer meet the definition. This resource – created with our partners at the Children’s Immigration Law Academy and National Immigration Project – answers common questions about expedited removal a

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National Immigration Project Practice advisory Nov 21, 2025

Expedited Removal and Unaccompanied Children: an FAQ

The Trump administration’s January 2025 expansion of expedited removal to people residing in the interior of the United States has raised concerns about whether the government could try to apply this summary removal process to young people who entered the country as unaccompanied children (UCs) but no longer meet the definition. This resource—created with our partners at the Children’s Immigration Law Academy and Immigrant Legal Resource Center—answers common questions about expedited removal an

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Sep 16, 2025

USCIS Child Status Protection Act Policy Update

This practice alert provides an overview of updated USCIS policy on the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA), which affects noncitizens hoping to immigrate through adjustment of status as the “child” of a lawful permanent resident or other derivative “child” beneficiary and who might rely upon CSPA to remain classified as a “child” even if their biological age is 21 or older. On August 8, 2025, USCIS announced that it was reversing a 2023 policy relating to the CSPA. This alert describes the 2023

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Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Apr 17, 2025

Who Has Initial Jurisdiction Over UC Asylum Claims? Matter of M-A-C-O- and JOP v. DHS

The Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 confers initial jurisdiction over asylum claims filed by unaccompanied children (UCs) to the asylum office. The Board of Immigration Appeals’ decision in Matter of M-A-C-O- , along with policy changes implemented during the first Trump administration, sought to strip away this crucial protection from many child asylum seekers. Because of these changes and legal challenges by immigrant youth advocates, the current landscape of initial

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National Immigration Project Practice advisory Apr 15, 2025

Practice Advisory: Navigating the Removal Proceedings of J.O.P. Class Members and Other Asylum Seekers with Prior Unaccompanied Child Determinations

This practice advisory provides strategies for practitioners to navigate removal proceedings for J.O.P. class members and other asylum seekers with prior unaccompanied child determinations in light of three recent legal developments: (1) the 2024 J.O.P. Settlement Agreement, (2) final Executive Office for Immigration Review regulations issued in 2024, and (3) a 2025 USCIS memorandum implementing the J.O.P. Settlement Agreement.

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