Special Immigration Programs

DACA

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an immigration policy that may provide certain eligible individuals who came to the United States as children with temporary protection from removal and the ability to request employment authorization. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) explains that DACA requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and deferred action does not provide lawful immigration status or a path to citizenship by itself.

DACA cases require careful preparation because applicants must submit the correct forms, evidence, and filing fees. USCIS notes that even small mistakes may cause a DACA request to be rejected, which makes accuracy especially important for both initial requests and renewals.

DACA services may include:

Reviewing eligibility for an initial or renewal request
Preparing Form I-821D, Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Preparing work authorization documents
Gathering proof of identity, age, education, residence, and continuous presence
Reviewing prior immigration history, travel history, or criminal issues
Helping avoid filing errors that could delay or affect the request

Santana Residency Law helps DACA applicants and recipients understand their options, prepare strong documentation, and move through the process with greater confidence. Because DACA rules and litigation updates can affect how requests are processed, legal guidance can help applicants stay informed and avoid preventable mistakes.

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SIJS

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is an immigration classification for certain children in the United States who have been abused, neglected, abandoned, or affected by a similar basis under state law. USCIS explains that Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) classification may allow eligible children to apply for lawful permanent resident status, also known as a Green Card.

SIJS cases often involve both state court and immigration filings. USCIS determines whether a child qualifies for SIJ classification by reviewing Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, and once classified as an SIJ, the child may be eligible to apply for Adjustment of Status if all requirements are met.

SIJS services may include:

Reviewing whether a child may qualify for SIJS
Coordinating required state court orders
Preparing Form I-360 for SIJ classification
Gathering evidence of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or similar circumstances
Reviewing Green Card eligibility after SIJ classification
Preparing Adjustment of Status filings when available
Helping families understand timelines, documentation, and next steps

Santana Residency Law helps vulnerable children and their families navigate the SIJS process with care, discretion, and attention to detail. Because these cases can involve sensitive family circumstances and multiple legal steps, experienced immigration guidance can help protect the child’s future and support a path toward lawful permanent residence.

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Cancellation of Removal

Cancellation of Removal is a form of immigration relief that may allow certain individuals in removal proceedings to ask an immigration judge for permission to remain in the United States. The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), part of the U.S. Department of Justice, explains that immigration judges decide whether a person is removable and whether they qualify for relief from removal. (justice.gov)

This form of relief is only available in immigration court and has specific legal requirements. Depending on the case, Cancellation of Removal may be available to certain lawful permanent residents or certain nonpermanent residents who meet eligibility rules related to time in the United States, moral character, qualifying family relationships, hardship, and criminal history.

Cancellation of Removal services may include:

Reviewing the Notice to Appear and immigration court documents
Determining whether lawful permanent resident or nonpermanent resident cancellation may apply
Evaluating physical presence or continuous residence requirements
Reviewing family ties and qualifying relatives
Gathering hardship evidence for a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or child, when required
Reviewing criminal history and possible eligibility issues
Preparing Form EOIR-42A or Form EOIR-42B, when applicable
Preparing supporting documents, witness statements, and court evidence
Representing clients before the immigration judge

Santana Residency Law helps individuals and families facing removal understand whether Cancellation of Removal may be available and how to prepare a strong case. Because this relief depends heavily on evidence, court deadlines, and the specific facts of each person’s life, experienced legal guidance can make a meaningful difference.

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