For minors who have experienced abandonment, neglect or abuse at the hands of one or both of their parents in their home country and who are now here in the U.S., they can file for “SIJS” status if they have a qualifying petitioner. This requires a predicate order from state court and some complicated filings in family court first, and then a requisite application with USCIS. This is often a better strategy for asylum seeking children and gives them a better chance to “win” their case.