Facts: E and A are siblings from Guatemala who came to the U.S. to flee violence and discrimination due to their membership in an indigenous group. E and A were abandoned by their father when they were infants. Their father has not been in contact with the siblings or their mother since he left. The children's mother was left to raise them alone, and in January 2018 she fled to the U.S. The siblings joined her in the U.S. shortly thereafter. E and A currently reside with their mother and other family members where they lead safe, happy, and protected lives.

Legal Assessment : E and A are in removal proceedings and are eligible for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), a visa for children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected by a parent. This status will allow them to remain in the U.S. with their mother and extended family. E and A need a volunteer attorney like you to fight their case before the local family court and the Immigration Court.

E and A are Quiche and Spanish-speaking clients.