In which U.S. states can a child apply for SIJS up until they are 21 years old?

In most states, children will not be eligible to obtain the necessary juvenile court order once they turn 18. However, there are a few states in which a person may still be allowed to obtain the order up until they turn 21, including New York, California, Massachusetts, Maryland, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Washington. It is vital that an experienced immigration attorney is consulted regarding concerns about whether or not a child has aged out.

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