§ 40-18-3. Applications and petitions for classification as a special immigrant juvenile

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A. A request may be made by a petitioner pursuant to this section for classification as a special immigrant juvenile as provided in 8 U.S.C. Section 1101(a)(27)(J) , in conjunction with a petition for any determination on the care and custody of a child.

B. The application or petition for classification as a special immigrant juvenile shall set forth the facts necessary to establish eligibility pursuant to this section.

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