A Thank You for Serving Immigrant Children

Hamilton County Juvenile Court works with immigration attorneys to ensure that court hearings for children petitioning for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) are completed in a timely and professional manner.

SIJS is an immigration classification available to certain undocumented immigrants under the age of 21 who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by one or both parents. The classification allows them to apply for and obtain legal permanent residence in the United States.

Since tracking began in May 2022, HCJC has had 383 SIJS filings, some for more than one child.

In August, members of our Court who support this effort, were invited to attend an SIJS Appreciation Art Show, presented by McKinney & Namei Co, LPA and Marks Verde Law LLC.

The children presented beautiful arts and crafts as a thank you for the attorneys and Court staff that assisted them with the process of filing and acquiring their SIJS status.