The purpose of the SIJ program is to help foreign children in the United States who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected.

• Certain children who are unable to be reunited with a parent can get a green card as a SIJ
• Children who get a green card through the SIJ program can live and work permanently in the United States

Important:

State juvenile courts and child welfare agencies may contact USCIS to ask general questions or request outreach on the SIJ program by submitting a request to: USCIS-IGAOutreach@uscis.dhs.gov.

You can find more information on the other SIJ pages by clicking on the links below:

• Eligibility for SIJ Status
• Green Card Based on SIJ Status
• Forms You May Need to File
• SIJ Application Process
• After You File
• History of SIJ Status