Children's Immigration Law Academy Pro Bono Guide - Working with Children and Youth in Immigration Cases
In a Nutshell
This Guide is intended to provide background and key information for pro bono attorneys representing children and youth in immigration cases. The legal definition for immigrant youth facing removal from the United States alone is “unaccompanied alien child.”
Written by Children's Immigration Law Academy (CILA). Legally reviewed by Children's Immigration Law Academy (CILA).
Updated on February 18, 2026