Many children who come to the United States alone are eligible for some type of legal status. However, the process of applying for and being granted status is very complicated. Immigrants are not given appointed counsel leaving many children to navigate the system on their own. NIJC's Ashley Huebner explains types of legal relief for which children may be eligible and the importance of having a lawyer. Read the article.
NIJC has a new Chicago address at 111 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60604 and a new email domain at @immigrantjustice.org.