10/22/2026
His father’s name was missing from his birth certificate. That complicated Jon Carlos’ immigration case, but it didn’t prevent an approval.
Our attorneys helped the Salvadoran teenager establish paternity through the Massachusetts courts and secure approval of his Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) petition.
For Jon Carlos and his mother, this was an important step toward a more stable future together.
Read their story:
https://www.fitzgeraldlawcompany.com/sij-approved-father-missing-birth-certificate/