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USCIS now uses the Final Action Dates chart for calculating CSPA age.
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This change takes effect for filings on or after August 15, 2025.
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The shift replaces the more favorable Dates for Filing chart.
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Many children may now “age out”—turn 21 before green card approval.
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The change aligns USCIS calculations with the Department of State.
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Families in long backlog queues, especially from India, face greater risk.
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Children near age 21 must consider alternative visas like F‑1.
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Applications filed before August 15 still receive protection under old rules.
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Legal experts warn this tighter rule threatens family unity during the wait.
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The policy signals a significant shift in U.S. family‑based immigration norms.
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