Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings

Judicial Council of California · Juvenile

Verified current as of August 1, 2026

This form documents the court's findings that a minor meets the legal requirements for special immigrant juvenile status, which allows certain foster youth and abused minors to petition for immigration relief and permanent residency. Judges use this form to make the official court determinations needed for vulnerable young people to apply for green cards through the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) immigration program.