SIJS screening checklist
A printable from SIJS Can My Child Qualify. Fill it in by hand. Nothing you write is collected by this website.
SIJS screening checklist
About my child
- Child's full name: ____________ Date of birth: ____________
- Child turns 21 on: ____________
- Child is not married
- Country of birth: ____________ Date arrived in U.S.: ____________
What happened (write a few words, the lawyer will ask more)
- Which parent hurt, neglected or left my child: ____________
- When it happened and for how long: ____________
- Who is caring for my child now: ____________
Papers I am bringing
- Birth certificate and passport or ID
- Immigration papers (I-94, court notices, ORR release papers)
- Proof of what the parent did or did not do
- School and medical records
- Any court papers from any country
Questions to ask
- Does my child qualify? Which court case should we use?
- How long will the court step take compared to my child's 21st birthday?
- Is my child in immigration court? What do we do about it?
- Are there other options, like asylum or a U visa?
- What will it cost?
Appointment: with ____________ on ____________
From SIJS Can My Child Qualify. Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.