This report provides a summary of Biden’s policies on unaccompanied children in his first year in office and provides recommendations to further address problems within the migration system.
This brief outlines the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) visa backlog, DHS’ Employment Authorization Document (EAD) policy that prevents SIJS recipients from applying, and provides recommendations to mediate this issue.
This flyer provides a brief overview of what SIJS is, eligibility requirements, and benefits that are provided to those who qualify.
This factsheet reviews the Department of Homeland Security’s new “Protected Areas” memo.
This webinar series reviews best practice for attorneys when working with child welfare system involved immigrant children and families, focusing on the different roles of the child welfare agency, the child’s attorney, and the parent’s attorney.
This policy brief provides background and an overview of the recently introduced Immigrant Victim and Witness Protection Act, which would remove the annual limit on visas for SIJS recipients and provide important protections to immigrant survivors of trafficking, domestic violence, and other harms.
This report documents the extent and ramifications of the SIJS backlog and offers recommendations for addressing the backlog and providing protection to this vulnerable population of children.
This policy brief discusses the Fair Day in Court for Kids Act being introduced to the Senate. This Act would help provide fundamental fairness and due process to children at risk of deportation.
This article reviews the legal implications of immigration status on foster placements and provides promising practices and other recommendations for those working closely with immigrant caregivers in the child welfare system.
This brief explains how underfunded the Recognition & Accreditation (R&A Program) is and how this prevents services from reaching remote locations and diminishes the capacity of nonprofit legal services.
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