Spouse country of birth can affect visa timing more than many applicants realize. This article explains how cross-chargeability works, when a person may use a spouse’s country of birth to reduce visa backlogs, and how INA 202(b) may also allow some applicants to use a parent’s country of birth in limited situations.

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.