Information for Immigrant Youth
Resources for immigrant youth, including issues like family separation, the California DREAM Act, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), and student visas.
Find DACA Help Near You
This resource provides a list of organizations that offer DACA help near you.
Frequently Asked Questions: Latest DACA Developments
This resource provides an overview of the current state of the DACA program and what that means for DACA recipients and their loved ones.
How To Approach Your Employer For Visa Sponsorship
For DACA recipients and undocumented immigrants, securing visa sponsorship from an employer could be a step toward obtaining long-term stability in the U.S. This guide is designed to help immigrants navigate their potential pathways to securing an employment-based visa in the United States with a current employer.
Top 5 Things to Know After the Latest DACA Decision
On January 17th, 2025 the 5th Circuit Court once again ruled against DACA, but kept renewals open–for now. This ruling is part of ongoing, deliberate attacks to undermine immigrant communities, limit opportunities, and enable mass deportation. Here's what you need to know.
CA Dream Act Application Map
This detailed map outlines the four phases required to successfully complete the CA Dream Act Application and receive all financial aid for which you are eligible. Verify this information with an attorney. This information changes often and may not apply to your situation. You can look for an organization that may be able to help you by clicking "Find Legal Help" above.
Education For All Campaign
This fact sheet provides an overview of the Education for All campaign, which fights to ensure access to education for undocumented students.
Find an Immigration Lawyer
Protect yourself and your family. Get immigration advice from a licensed professional.
Find DACA Help Near You
This resource provides a list of organizations that offer DACA help near you.
Frequently Asked Questions: Latest DACA Developments
This resource provides an overview of the current state of the DACA program and what that means for DACA recipients and their loved ones.
Guardianships for immigrant youth
A guardianship of the person can be set up for immigrant youth under 21 years old if they need state court findings for a special immigrant juvenile status (SIJS) application. If they already have a guardianship, it can be extended. The youth, if at least 18, must consent to the guardianship.
Guidance for SIJS State Court Predicate Orders in California
Note that this is for advocates and is an advanced overview of the SIJS law. You can find more information on this page: https://www.lawhelpca.org/resource/guardianships-for-immigrant-youth.
How To Approach Your Employer For Visa Sponsorship
For DACA recipients and undocumented immigrants, securing visa sponsorship from an employer could be a step toward obtaining long-term stability in the U.S. This guide is designed to help immigrants navigate their potential pathways to securing an employment-based visa in the United States with a current employer.
Information about Detained Children
Children are detained by immigration authorities in different ways, including crossing the border, through raids on workplaces or homes, and after being arrested.What happens when a child is detained by immigration authorities without a parent or legal guardian?
Key Points to Know About FAFSA Data Security
This factsheet highlights how the federal government utilizes FAFSA information. Additionally, states, schools, and other institutions can access FAFSA data for various purposes.
Policy Manual for Special Immigrant Juveniles
A comprehensive document about laws regarding Special Immigrant Juveniles. Note that this is an advanced overview of the SIJS law that may be more suitable for advocates and attorneys. You can find more information on this page: https://www.lawhelpca.org/resource/guardianships-for-immigrant-youth.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
The Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJ) also known as the juvenile visa allows certain young immigrants in vulnerable situations to qualify for a Green Card.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Predicate Order Resource Center
Note that this is for advocates and is an advanced overview of the SIJS law. You can find more information on this page: https://www.lawhelpca.org/resource/guardianships-for-immigrant-youth.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJ)
The purpose of the SIJ program is to help foreign children in the United States who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) Primer
Note that this is for advocates and is an advanced overview of the SIJS law. You can find more information on this page: https://www.lawhelpca.org/resource/guardianships-for-immigrant-youth.
The 21st Birthday Eligibility Cutoff for SIJS
Under current USCIS regulations, any person under 21 years of age who otherwise meets the eligibility requirements may be granted SIJS. Note that this is for advocates and is an advanced overview of the SIJS law. You can find more information on this page: https://www.lawhelpca.org/resource/guardianships-for-immigrant-youth.
Top 5 Things to Know After the Latest DACA Decision
On January 17th, 2025 the 5th Circuit Court once again ruled against DACA, but kept renewals open–for now. This ruling is part of ongoing, deliberate attacks to undermine immigrant communities, limit opportunities, and enable mass deportation. Here's what you need to know.
Understand the Differences: In-State Tuition vs CA Dream Act vs DACA
If you have questions about your eligibility, check out this chart that compares AB 540, AB 2000, the California Dream Act and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in more detail. Please be aware that DACA does not give students eligibility for the FAFSA or any federal financial aid.
Federal Court Scams - Watch Out!
This resource describes common scams to watch out for. Malicious phone calls and emails targeting people and others who interact with the federal courts, instructing them to take action, may lead to people being scammed out of money or personal information.
CA Dream Act Application Map
This detailed map outlines the four phases required to successfully complete the CA Dream Act Application and receive all financial aid for which you are eligible. Verify this information with an attorney. This information changes often and may not apply to your situation. You can look for an organization that may be able to help you by clicking "Find Legal Help" above.
Education For All Campaign
This fact sheet provides an overview of the Education for All campaign, which fights to ensure access to education for undocumented students.
Federal Court Scams - Watch Out!
This resource describes common scams to watch out for. Malicious phone calls and emails targeting people and others who interact with the federal courts, instructing them to take action, may lead to people being scammed out of money or personal information.
Find an Immigration Lawyer
Protect yourself and your family. Get immigration advice from a licensed professional.
Find DACA Help Near You
This resource provides a list of organizations that offer DACA help near you.
Frequently Asked Questions: Latest DACA Developments
This resource provides an overview of the current state of the DACA program and what that means for DACA recipients and their loved ones.
Guardianships for immigrant youth
A guardianship of the person can be set up for immigrant youth under 21 years old if they need state court findings for a special immigrant juvenile status (SIJS) application. If they already have a guardianship, it can be extended. The youth, if at least 18, must consent to the guardianship.
Guidance for SIJS State Court Predicate Orders in California
Note that this is for advocates and is an advanced overview of the SIJS law. You can find more information on this page: https://www.lawhelpca.org/resource/guardianships-for-immigrant-youth.
How To Approach Your Employer For Visa Sponsorship
For DACA recipients and undocumented immigrants, securing visa sponsorship from an employer could be a step toward obtaining long-term stability in the U.S. This guide is designed to help immigrants navigate their potential pathways to securing an employment-based visa in the United States with a current employer.
Information about Detained Children
Children are detained by immigration authorities in different ways, including crossing the border, through raids on workplaces or homes, and after being arrested.What happens when a child is detained by immigration authorities without a parent or legal guardian?
Key Points to Know About FAFSA Data Security
This factsheet highlights how the federal government utilizes FAFSA information. Additionally, states, schools, and other institutions can access FAFSA data for various purposes.
Policy Manual for Special Immigrant Juveniles
A comprehensive document about laws regarding Special Immigrant Juveniles. Note that this is an advanced overview of the SIJS law that may be more suitable for advocates and attorneys. You can find more information on this page: https://www.lawhelpca.org/resource/guardianships-for-immigrant-youth.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
The Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJ) also known as the juvenile visa allows certain young immigrants in vulnerable situations to qualify for a Green Card.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Predicate Order Resource Center
Note that this is for advocates and is an advanced overview of the SIJS law. You can find more information on this page: https://www.lawhelpca.org/resource/guardianships-for-immigrant-youth.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJ)
The purpose of the SIJ program is to help foreign children in the United States who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) Primer
Note that this is for advocates and is an advanced overview of the SIJS law. You can find more information on this page: https://www.lawhelpca.org/resource/guardianships-for-immigrant-youth.
The 21st Birthday Eligibility Cutoff for SIJS
Under current USCIS regulations, any person under 21 years of age who otherwise meets the eligibility requirements may be granted SIJS. Note that this is for advocates and is an advanced overview of the SIJS law. You can find more information on this page: https://www.lawhelpca.org/resource/guardianships-for-immigrant-youth.
Top 5 Things to Know After the Latest DACA Decision
On January 17th, 2025 the 5th Circuit Court once again ruled against DACA, but kept renewals open–for now. This ruling is part of ongoing, deliberate attacks to undermine immigrant communities, limit opportunities, and enable mass deportation. Here's what you need to know.
Unaccompanied Children Legal Rights Library
The UC Legal Rights Library helps lawyers and adults who support kids who came to the U.S. without their parents. It gives easy-to-understand legal info about their rights—like getting a lawyer, health care, and being safe in custody. Please talk to a lawyer using the "Find Help" button above to find out more about how this information applies to your situation.
Understand the Differences: In-State Tuition vs CA Dream Act vs DACA
If you have questions about your eligibility, check out this chart that compares AB 540, AB 2000, the California Dream Act and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in more detail. Please be aware that DACA does not give students eligibility for the FAFSA or any federal financial aid.