When to submit I-485 depends on visa availability, the Visa Bulletin, and whether USCIS allows use of Chart B. This article explains when filing is allowed, what happens if you file too early, how retrogression affects a pending case, and why lawful status still matters before adjustment is properly filed.

CSPA age calculation depends on when a visa is considered available. This article explains the difference between Chart A and Chart B, how age is frozen under the Child Status Protection Act, and why USCIS now uses Final Action Dates instead of Dates for Filing when determining CSPA age.