Child immigration rules depend on how U.S. immigration law defines a “child.” This article explains how biological children, stepchildren, adopted children, illegitimate children, and orphans are treated, when aging out happens, and how CSPA may protect eligibility.

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.