Left in Limbo: Why Special Immigrant Juveniles Need Employment Authorization

January 13, 2022

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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