A. is eleven years old. He was born in Honduras, but no one there could adequately care for him. His mother passed away when he was about three years old. A few years later, his father sent him to live with an older brother who mistreated him. Eventually, A. came to the United States to
join a different older brother, one who had moved to this country a few years prior. The two now live together in Brooklyn and A. reports feeling safe and supported. A. has a strong case for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (“SIJS”) based on his mother’s death and his father’s possible neglect. The government has indicated that it plans to initiate removal
proceedings against him, but has not yet done so. His pro bono attorney would help him apply for SIJS and, once his removal proceedings begin, represent him in Immigration Court.