Child Status Protection Act (CSPA)

It sometimes happens that minor children applying for immigration benefits turn 21 years old (age out) before their application is processed due to delays at CIS or the State Department. In those situations, the CSPA may operate to retain that eligibility and protect the individual’s application status. Obtaining CSPA protection can be a complex and involved ordeal. Even determining whether CSPA applies in a given situation is a complicated process