Voluntary Departures
Which individual grants voluntary departure?
Immigration judge
ORR requires that care providers provide a written ________, at least 2 weeks in advance of a youth’s 18th birthday
Post 18 Plan
True or False: HHS provides care and custody to individuals who have not attained 18 years of age without lawful immigration status.
True
What does LTFC stands for?
Long term foster care
What does URM stands for?
Unaccompanied Refugee Minors
FOJC
True or False: In no event may an 18-year-old remain in ORR custody using ORR UC program funding. However, youth may remain on the care provider’s premises under specific exigent circumstances.
True
True or False: Until age determination is made, HHS should discontinue all services provided to the UC.
False
What are the 2 types of settings in LTFC placement?
Community based foster care and community-based group home.
Who can submit an application for a URM referral?
UC provider staff
Legal service provider
Community member
State staff
True or False: Can voluntary departure be cancelled after it has been granted?
False
When the care provider is aware that a youth is aging out, the care provider must ensure to notify which identities?
DHS/ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Field Office Juvenile Coordinator (FOJC).
Which of the following is NOT a valid form of evidence for age determination?
A) Birth Certificates
B) Social Media Profiles
C) Baptismal Certificates
D) School Records
B) Social Medica Profiles
A child is a candidate for LTFC if they are expected to have a protracted stay of how many months?
4 or more months.
What are 2 of the possible placements under URM Programs?
* Foster homes
* Group Homes
* Therapeutic foster homes
* Other settings
What's the process after VD has been granted?
Contacting UC's consulate and family
Multiple selection: A post-18 plan is required for any UC in ORR custody who are likely to age out of ORR custody within 2 weeks and may not be eligible for an approved release. The plan includes the following:
* Identification of an appropriate non-secure placement option such as a family member, shelter, or licensed facility capable of caring for an adult, or other appropriate alternative
* Assessment and recommendation of any ongoing supporting social services the youth may require
* Assessment whether the youth is a danger to the community or risk of flight.
* Identification of any special needs.
* Arrangements for transportation after the youth ages out
All of the above
Multiple - Selection: Which individuals who determined to have personal knowledge of UC's age can credibly attest for the age of the UC?
A) Statements provided by the UC regarding their age or DOB
B) Staff/Employee with concerns of UC age
C) State/local arrest records
D) Sworn affidavits from parents or legal guardians
E) Information from other Government agencies.
All of the above
Identify 3 out of 5 factors ORR considers when referring and making a placement decision:
* Child's mental health, emotional, behavioral, and physical health needs
* Child's ability and commitment to live in a family and community base setting.
* Child's age
* Availability of an appropriate placement that meets the child's needs
* The legal service provider's recommendation of preferred locations for placement based on child's eligibility for immigration relief in each state.
Multiple Selection - Who is eligible for URM program?
A) Minors with no sponsor or distant relatives in the US.
B) Minors with Special immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) classification.
C) Minor victim of human trafficking - Eligibility letter
D) Afghan minors with humanitarian parole - stamped l - 94 card, Passport with stamp.
E) Asylees - Asylum letter
F) Minors eligible for Employment Authorization Cards.
G) Cuban/Haitian Entrants - Notice to appear, l - 94 card.
B) Minors with Special immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) classification.
C) Minor victim of human trafficking - Eligibility letter
D) Afghan minors with humanitarian parole - stamped l - 94 card, Passport with stamp.
E) Asylees - Asylum letter
G) Cuban/Haitian Entrants - Notice to appear, l - 94 card.
How many days does the judge grants permission for the UC to leave the US?
30 days
Open question: In no event may an 18-year-old remain in ORR custody using ORR UC program funding. However, youth may remain on the care provider’s premises under these 2 specific exigent circumstances:
1) Upon agreement with the local health jurisdiction and state licensing for youth exposed to, or tested positive and contagious for, COVID-19, or other infectious disease and
2) Based on a medical professional’s assessment that the youth should not be transferred during the recommended isolation or quarantine period in order to reduce transmission of disease and protect public health
Dental maturity assessments using radiographs may be used to determine age but only when....
In conjunction with other evidence.
A child is considered for LTFC placement after the case is under "Extended stay". These cases generally occurs when the child has no identified sponsor and....
A legal service provider or attorney has screened the child as eligible for immigration relief or another reason prevents return of the UC to the home country.
Identify 4 services available in the URM Program?
* Appropriate and least restrictive placement
* Family tracing and reunification
* Health and Mental care.
* Social adjustment
* English language, Education and vocational training.
* Career planning and employment
* Preparation for independent living and social integration
* Preservation of ethnic and religious heritage
* Safety planning
* immigration assistance.