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Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is specifically designed to provide legal protection and a pathway to lawful permanent residency for children who are unable to reunite with a parent due to circumstances involving abuse, neglect, or abandonment. This legal status is particularly vital for minors who have been involved in the foster care system or who have been the victims of abuse or neglect by a parent.

The SIJS process requires that a state court determine that the child has been abused, neglected, or abandoned by one or both parents and that it is not in the child’s best interest to return to their previous home country. This distinctive legal framework acknowledges the unique vulnerabilities faced by these children and provides them the opportunity for a safe and stable living environment in the United States.

By contrast, the other options do not accurately represent SIJS. A special visa for unaccompanied minors suggests a more general form of protection without the specific requirements of abuse or neglect. A program for young adults seeking education in the U.S. does not align with the core purpose of SIJS. Lastly, a pathway for juvenile offenders mischaracterizes SIJS; the status is not designed for those who have committed crimes but rather for minors who are victims of harmful circumstances. Thus