Left in Limbo: Why Special Immigrant Juveniles Need Employment Authorization

DHS policy prevents tens of thousands of SIJS recipients and petitioners who are trapped in a far-reaching SIJS visa backlog from applying for EADs. An EAD not only allows SIJS youth to obtain lawful employment, in many cases it is the sole available form of government-issued identification that may be used to access essential social services and benefits.

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