The ABA Children’s Immigration Law Academy (CILA) invites you to a webinar presentation for practitioners working on the state court order necessary for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). As advocates helping youth navigate the legal immigration process, it is important to have knowledge of all the forms of immigration relief available to them, including SIJS. Many practitioners may be reluctant to take on an SIJS case because it requires an order from a state court before the immigrant petition can be filed. This webinar will give practitioners an overview of Texas family law and best practices for approaching SIJS custody cases in Texas Family Court. The webinar will cover topics including:
- Intro to SIJS and Suits Affecting Parent Child Relationship (SAPCR)
- Abuse, Neglect and Abandonment under the Texas Family Code
- Determining Parentage
- Identifying the Parties to Include in Your Suit
- Standing and Jurisdiction to File Suit
- Service of Process
- Drafting Petitions, Declarations and Orders
- Preparing Exhibits and Your Client for Trial
- Family Court Hearings in the Time of COVID
