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USCIS Updates Policy on CSPA Age Calculation

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USCIS clarified its policy on how age is calculated under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) for family-based petitions. A visa is now considered available for CSPA age calculation purposes based on the Department of State Visa Bulletin's Final Action Dates chart. This clarification helps beneficiaries determine whether they retain eligibility as a derivative child.
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We are updating the Policy Manual to clarify that a visa becomes available for the purposes of Child Status Protection Act age calculation based on the Final Action Dates chart of the Department of State Visa Bulletin.

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May 2026 →

Final action, filing & DV tables

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