Blog: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

Already 18, 19, or 20? When SIJS May Still Be an Option in Nevada

Sep 25, 2026

You may have been told that Special Immigrant Juvenile Status is only for children. So if you are already 18, 19, or 20, you might assume you waited too long. Turning 18 does not automatically end the possibility of seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. In Nevada, the state-court portion of an SIJS case can still be available to certain unmarried young people who have not yet turned 21. Federal requirements also apply, including a deadline...