The 21st Birthday Eligibility Cutoff for SIJS
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center
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.
Link: www.ilrc.org
Last Review and Update: Apr 16, 2026