New Jersey A5372 addresses state court procedures for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) to reduce barriers for qualifying youth.
New Jersey A5372 aims to streamline state court processes for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) by removing certain barriers. The bill allows youth or their caregivers to file motions for SIJS findings in any Family Part docket, even if the youth has been previously involved in other proceedings. It also permits siblings to file joint motions and requires separate orders for each sibling. The court must state the reasons and statutory basis for each factual finding.
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