How can I obtain a green card through special immigrant juvenile status?
You must satisfy certain requirements before you can file for special immigrant juvenile status and adjustment of status at the same time.
Special Immigrant Juveniles
What are the filing fees to apply for special immigrant juvenile status?
If you are applying for special immigrant juvenile status, you are exempt from paying the fee for Form I-360, Petition for Special Immigrant. Even though there is no filing fee for your Form I-360 to petition for special immigrant juvenile status, there is a filing fee if you file Form I-485 to apply for a green card. If you cannot afford to pay this fee, you may be able to waive the fee.
Who is eligible for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status?
To qualify for SIJ status, you must meet all of the following requirements: you must be physically present in the U.S., you must be less than 21 years of age, you cannot be married, and you must be declared dependent upon the juvenile court.