In re Zaim R.

*181OPINION OF THE COURT

Carol S. Klein, J.

This court has an unusual and somewhat novel application before it. The above named minor, Zaim R, has filed a motion seeking an order of this court which makes a finding that he is eligible for long-term foster care due to abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. Such a finding is needed so that Zaim can obtain special immigrant juvenile status (SIJS) from the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).

Zaim, who makes this application himself, is attempting to receive this special status so that he may remain in this country. Under federal law and…