Aging-Out Issues in Family Immigration

Andrey Recharles21 Nov, 2024Other

Family immigration in the U.S. can be quite intricate, particularly when it comes to children who may “age out” before their application for lawful permanent resident (LPR) gets approved. The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) defines a child as an unmarried person under 21 years old. If a child turns 21 years of age, he or she will no longer be classified as a child for immigration purposes, and thus, not eligible for certain family-based immigration benefits