In Re Danely C.

Syllabus

M.V.C. , the mother of Danely C., an undocumented minor born in Honduras, filed a petition in the trial court seeking an order appointing M.V.C. as guardian of her daughter. She further asked the court to make findings as mandated by 8 U.S.C.A. § 1101(a)(27)(J) (2014). Findings favorable to the petitioner are a prerequisite for Danely C. to apply under federal law for special immigrant juvenile status. The petitioner prayed \[t]hat sevice of process issue as necessary upon [Danely C].\ The trial court, acting sua sponte, dismissed the petition, finding \no justiciable controversy in this cause.\ We vacate the judgment of the trial court and remand for a hearing with respect to the matters contemplated by 8 U.S.C.A. § 1101(a)(27)(J).