Centralized SIJ Processing at National Benefits Center (starting Nov. 1, 2016)

Starting on November 1, 2016, the USCIS will centralize the Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) program. The USCIS will process Form I-360 petitions and Form I-485 immigrant visa applications for the SIJ program at one location, the National Benefits Center (NBC). However, the USCIS will retain discretion to require in-person interviews at local field offices.

SIJ-based petitions and applications filed before November 1 will be adjudicated by the field office that has jurisdiction.