USCIS Changes Date of CSPA Age Calculation
In a Nutshell
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has revised Vol 7, Part A, Chapter 7, of the Policy Manual regarding the date of age calculation under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). Beginning on Aug. 15, 2025, the agency will calculate the child’s age when the priority date becomes current using the Visa Bulletin’s Chart A, Final Action Dates, or when the petition is approved, whichever is later. This resource discusses the implications of this change for clients and legal practitioners.
Written by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC). Legally reviewed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC).
Updated on September 16, 2025