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What age does my child need to be to qualify for a child visa?
Your child must be under 21 years old and unmarried to qualify as your “child” under immigration law. This requirement is strict. Once your son or daughter turns 21, they move into a different category with much longer waiting times. Some protections exist under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) that can help if your…
Your child must be under 21 years old and unmarried to qualify as your “child” under immigration law. This requirement is strict. Once your son or daughter turns 21, they move into a different category with much longer waiting times. Some protections exist under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) that can help if your child ages out during the petition process. We can evaluate your specific timeline and determine if CSPA might apply to your case.
Answer by David Joseph Rozas
David Rozas is an experienced criminal and immigration lawyer and one of the founding partners of Rozas & Rozas Law Firm. He has been with the firm since 2004, joining his brother, Greg in practice. David concentrates his law practice on criminal defense and immigration.
