It is difficult to imagine a more vulnerable individual than a young immigrant who has lost one, or both, of their parents. The vulnerability of these children was recognized by Congress over thirty years ago when Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (“SIJS”) was established as a pathway to law permanent residency (and eventually, citizenship if additional requirements are met). In particular, this special status aims to protect immigrant children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by a parent, and cannot be reunified with them. New Jersey, home to the second-largest proportion of children from immigrant families in the nation, is uniquely positioned to serve as a facilitator for those minors seeking SIJS status.