In the Matter of the Minor Children J.E. and J.C., FD-01-1286-13; Chancery Division, Family Part – Atlantic County; opinion by Mendez, A.J.S.C.; decided April 19, 2013; approved for publication August 9, 2013. D.D.S. No. 20-4-0974 [23 pp.]
On March 22, 2013, petitioner M.B.G. filed an emergent action seeking an order setting forth special findings as antecedent to the application by her minor sons, J.E. and J.C., for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status ("SIJS"). Petitioner also seeks an order of custody. The core issue is whether there is a sufficient basis for the court to exercise jurisdiction to make special findings antecedent to an application for SIJS, pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C.A. § 1101(a)(27)(J) and 8 C.F.R. § 204.11, when the children already are in a safe placement with petitioner.
