On Friday, August 8th, the Trump Administration announced a policy change for the way in which U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) analyzes eligibility under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). Under the new policy, a visa becomes available for the purposes of CSPA age calculation based on the Final Action Dates chart on the Visa Bulletin. This new policy applies to requests filed on or after August 15, 2025.
The Immigration and Nationality Act typically only allows children to be granted permanent resident status (green card) as their parent’s derivative if they are under the age of 21 years old. However, if a child is protected under the CSPA, then might remain eligible as their parent’s derivative despite already turning 21 years old.
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Whether you’re applying for adjustment of status with age-out concerns or simply trying to stay one step ahead, the attorneys at Reeves Immigration Law Group are here to guide you. With decades of experience and offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and beyond, we help clients across the U.S. navigate immigration changes with confidence. Contact us today to speak with a trusted immigration attorney.
