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Subcommittee backs measure to let certain 18–21-year-olds seek Special Immigrant Juvenile findings
Summary
HB 667 would let unmarried noncitizen youth ages 18–21 who were abused, abandoned or neglected petition Virginia courts for custody findings required to seek Special Immigrant Juvenile Status; advocates said the change aligns state law with federal rules and would help youth who miss protections when they turn 18.
Delegate Maldonado told the subcommittee HB 667 would align Virginia law with federal immigration rules so certain noncitizen youth aged 18–21 can obtain custody findings that are prerequisites for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Emily Lipinski of the Legal Aid Justice Center described the 600‑to‑900…
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