March 7 (Reuters) – U.S. immigration authorities released new policies on Monday that will make it easier for immigrant minors who are victims of parental abuse and neglect to qualify for green cards, finalizing changes first proposed more than a decade ago.
The rules from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) expand the pool of individuals who are eligible for “special immigrant juvenile” (SIJ) status and clarify the types of evidence that must be submitted to support an application.
The program created in 1990 allows immigrants under 21 to apply for permanent residency in the United States if a state court […]
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