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