The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA)2 was enacted to provide relief to children who “age-out”—that is, turn 21 and lose their preferential immigration status as a “child”—as a result of …

Jul 14, 2016 · This Practice Advisory provides an overview of the CSPA, its effective date, and its interpretation and implementation by USCIS, the U.S. Department of State, the Board of …

Sep 5, 2023 · USCIS clarified a policy change aimed at expanding green card eligibility under the CSPA for children who aged out due to visa backlogs.

Jul 14, 2016 · The case, Mayorkas v. Cuellar de Osorio, concerns the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA), which provides relief for the longstanding problem of children included on a parent’s …

Aug 20, 2025 · Amicus brief argues consular nonreviewability doesn’t apply when visas are reclassified under DOJ’s CSPA policy, urging reversal of dismissal.

Feb 23, 2023 · The key to CSPA eligibility is the child’s age “on the date on which an immigrant visa number becomes available.” However, for several years, USCIS policy drew a strained …

Nov 14, 2013 · The case, Mayorkas v. Cuellar de Osorio, concerns the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA), which provides relief for the longstanding problem of children included on a …

Apr 7, 2016 · INA § 203(h)(3) provides alternate benefits - specifically, retention of the original priority date and automatic conversion of the petition - for beneficiaries who are found to have …

Sep 30, 2020 · This report identifies disruptions throughout the immigration system because of the COVID-19 pandemic and makes recommendations for improvements to the federal …

Dec 11, 2013 · Cuellar de Osorio, a case challenging the government’s restrictive interpretation of the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). The CSPA provides relief for the longstanding …