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Unaccompanied Alien Child (UAC)

A child under 18 years old who has no lawful immigration status in the U.S., is without a parent or legal guardian in the U.S. available to provide care and physical custody, and has not attained 18 years of age.

Asylum

Protection granted to foreign nationals already in the U.S. or at a port of entry who meet the international legal definition of a refugee, meaning they are unable or unwilling to return to their home country due to a well-founded fear of persecution.

Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) Status

A protection under U.S. immigration law that allows certain undocumented children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by a parent to become lawful permanent residents.

Employment Authorization Document (EAD)

A card issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that provides temporary employment authorization to non-citizens in the United States. Also known as a work permit.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

A U.S. government agency responsible for public security, including border control, customs, immigration, and disaster preparedness.

Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)

A program within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services responsible for the care and placement of unaccompanied children who enter the United States.