U.S. immigration authorities will revise how they determine a child’s eligibility under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) starting August 15, 2025.
According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the policy change will impact applicants seeking green cards through their parents and parents aiming to secure permanent residency for their children before they “age out.”
The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA), passed in 2002, aims to stop children from “aging out” of green card eligibility during lengthy immigration backlogs.