USCIS denies SIJ visa to 21-year-old due to age cutoff rule

USCIS rejected a Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) visa petition for a young woman because her petition was received on her 21st birthday, which falls outside the 'under 21' requirement. The case highlights a strict interpretation of the age limit, potentially affecting other applicants. This is a policy application detail, not a systemic change, but it underscores legal vulnerability for aging-out youth.