Large group of migrants enter the country seeking asylum
Seek help to understand green card eligibility requirements
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Young immigrants fleeing abuse may be 'too old' for green cards
Since the 1990s, the United States has allowed immigrant children under 21 years old to retain a court appointed guardian if they were victims of abuse or neglect through a Special Immigrant Juveniles (SIJ) classification. With an SIJ classification, young immigrants have been eligible for a green card that allows them to legally reside in the United States. However, the Trump administration has begun denying applications from immigrants once they reach 18 years old.
