Case #24-0018738 Urgent
M from Mexico
Type of Case: Removal (optional); At-Risk Guardianship + SIJS
Language/interpretation needs: Spanish (step-mom speaks English)
Date of Entry (and status (if any): Unknown
Hearing Date: N/A (NTA not docketed with the Immigration Court)
Current Status/status expiry: None
State Court Order Status: Awaiting VLN Volunteer
Case summary: M and her siblings had a difficult life with their mother, who had severe substance abuse problems (alcohol and unspecified drugs) and subjected the children to poor living conditions and mistreatment. M's mother passed away approximately 3 years ago from her substance abuse but the children continued to be threatened by their mother's cartel contacts in Mexico.
Theory of the case: SIJS based on abuse, abandonment, and neglect by mom. Once SIJS is approved court proceedings can be terminated (if NTA has been docketed).
Commitment: SIJS – review predicate order, file SIJS application; Removal – terminate court proceedings
Asylum or other immigration interview: No
Court: Unlikely
Experience level/case team size recommended: Appropriate for any experience level; 1-2 attorneys
Type of Case: Removal (optional); At-Risk Guardianship + SIJS
Language/interpretation needs: Spanish (step-mom speaks English)
Date of Entry (and status (if any): Unknown
Hearing Date: N/A (NTA not docketed with the Immigration Court)
Current Status/status expiry: None
State Court Order Status: Awaiting VLN Volunteer
Case summary: M and her siblings had a difficult life with their mother, who had severe substance abuse problems (alcohol and unspecified drugs) and subjected the children to poor living conditions and mistreatment. M's mother passed away approximately 3 years ago from her substance abuse but the children continued to be threatened by their mother's cartel contacts in Mexico.
Theory of the case: SIJS based on abuse, abandonment, and neglect by mom. Once SIJS is approved court proceedings can be terminated (if NTA has been docketed).
Commitment: SIJS – review predicate order, file SIJS application; Removal – terminate court proceedings
Asylum or other immigration interview: No
Court: Unlikely
Experience level/case team size recommended: Appropriate for any experience level; 1-2 attorneys
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