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2d ago

Green Card Pathways Explained as USCIS Tightens Rules for Special Immigrant Juveniles

USCIS now withholds automatic deferred action and work permits for SIJ applicants when visas are unavailable, reshaping timelines for youths seeking permanent residency.

El Uscis determinó que ya no habrá protección temporal automática para la clasificación SIJ por falta de visas
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Overview

  • Applicants can file online by creating a USCIS account, choosing the correct form such as the I-485 for adjustment of status, and paying fees with required documents like photos and passport copies.
  • Permanent residence allows lawful living and working in the U.S., easier travel, access to certain benefits, and eligibility to apply for citizenship after meeting residency requirements.
  • Some nonimmigrant categories can lead to residency, including H-1B professionals and L-1 intracompany transferees through employment-based petitions, while immediate relatives of U.S. citizens often have a more direct route.
  • Effective June 6, 2025, USCIS ended categorical deferred action and related c(14) work permits for Special Immigrant Juveniles when immigrant visas are not immediately available, and it may terminate existing deferrals and permits.
  • SIJ applicants obtain classification via Form I-360 and may file Form I-485 for a green card when a visa is available, with concurrent filing allowed only when visa numbers are current.