📢 Important Update: Federal Court Restores the 2022 SIJS Deferred Action Policy

We are pleased to share a significant development for individuals pursuing Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). Last night, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York issued an important decision in A.C.R. v. Noem, No. 25-CV-3962 (E.D.N.Y.), staying the government’s rescission of the 2022 SIJS Deferred Action Policy.

This ruling means that the 2022 SIJS Deferred Action Policy is now back in effect. The Court has ordered that USCIS must resume deferred action and employment authorization adjudications pursuant to the 2022 Policy Alert. This is an important step for SIJS beneficiaries who have been waiting for clarity on work authorization and protection from removal while their green card applications remain pending.

What This Decision Means

The reinstatement of the 2022 policy restores critical protections for SIJS recipients, including:

• Eligibility for Deferred Action

• Eligibility for Employment Authorization (Work Permit)

• A return to the procedures outlined in the 2022 Policy Alert

This is a developing situation, and as with any major immigration ruling, implementation may take time. Our office will be closely monitoring additional guidance from USCIS in the coming days and weeks to understand exactly how the agency will apply this decision and what applicants can expect moving forward.

Have Questions About SIJS? We’re Here to Help

If you have questions about the Special Immigrant Juvenile process, your eligibility, or how this decision may affect your case or the case of a family member, we would be happy to help.

📞 Call: 502.400.7890

📱 Text: 502.795.1870

✉️ Email: sean@olglawyers.com

Our office is committed to supporting SIJS applicants and their families through every step of this process. Reach out anytime to schedule a consultation or learn more.