# N.M. Stat. § 40-18-3: Applications and petitions for classification as a special immigrant juvenile

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C40_A18_S40-18-3

## Section

- **Citation:** N.M. Stat. § 40-18-3
- **Heading:** Applications and petitions for classification as a special immigrant juvenile
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NM Code / Chapter 40 / Article 18 / Section 40-18-3

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [N.M. Stat. § 40-18-1 § 40-18-1. Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C40_A18_S40-18-1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 40-18-2 § 40-18-2. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C40_A18_S40-18-2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 40-18-3 § 40-18-3. Applications and petitions for classification as a special immigrant juvenile](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C40_A18_S40-18-3.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 40-18-4 § 40-18-4. Jurisdiction of the court; standards; procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C40_A18_S40-18-4.md)

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