USCIS has narrowed eligibility under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) — a major change that could affect many immigrant families.
🔹 What’s Changing?
Previously, certain children applying for green cards could “freeze” their age under 21 (even if they turned 21 during processing). This helped them avoid being pushed into longer visa backlogs.
Under the new rule, fewer applicants will qualify for this protection, meaning more children may "age out" and face delays or become ineligible under their original visa category.
🔹 Why It Matters:
This change could significantly impact family-based and employment-based immigration cases — especially those from countries with long visa wait times.
📅 Effective Date: August 15, 2025
If you're in the immigration process, consult with an immigration attorney ASAP to understand how this affects your case.