holding that the child was entitled to SIJ findings in the context of a custody case filed by the father
Velasquez, L., Aplt v. Miranda, L.
“A judge simply may not decline to make findings; he or she must make the findings – whether favorable or not – concerning those criteria.”
Velasquez, L., Aplt v. Miranda, L.
state probate and family court was obligated to make SIJ findings in father’s proceeding for sole custody of his son
Velasquez, L., Aplt v. Miranda, L.
a judge may not decline to make special findings based on their assessment of the likelihood that the SIJ application will be successful or consider the juvenile’s motivation for seeking SIJ status
In re J.A.S.
“A judge may not decline to make special findings based on his or her assessment of the likelihood that the SIJ application ultimately will be successful before the Federal authorities, or on any consideration of the juvenile’s motivation for seeking SIJ status.”
Joaninha Kitoko v. Manzambi Salomao
