Articles, guides and the latest updates about CSPA for the Vietnamese U.S. immigration community.
CSPA age is not simply subtracting a period of time from your current age. With the Family Preference application, it is necessary to determine when the visa becomes available, the USCIS pending petition period and the “seek to acquire” request within the application period.
Some people over 21 years old are still granted visas based on family records, while others have their records separated. The reason lies in the way age is calculated according to CSPA, not just based on date of birth.
Many families worry when their child is about to turn 21 while the application is still waiting. Correct understanding of CSPA will help you know when you still have the opportunity to protect your age and what you need to prepare.
Explains the impact of Visa Bulletin retrogression on CSPA applications and when applicants retain age benefits.
Instructions on what to do when the child accompanying the F3 application is about to turn 21 years old to protect their rights under CSPA and avoid losing their spot with the US settlement application.
Instructions for checking your F4 profile when the Visa Bulletin is displayed but you have not yet received an interview invitation from NVC.
Instructions for calculating CSPA age according to current regulations to determine whether the accompanying person is still eligible to settle with the sponsorship application or not.
