Definition
Aging Out
Losing eligibility for an immigration benefit by turning 21 before a green card is issued.
Many family-based and employment-based categories require the beneficiary to be under 21. CSPA protects some children from aging out, but not all. Children in the F2A category and derivative beneficiaries are most affected.
See also
More immigration terms
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Alien Registration Number
A unique 7-, 8-, or 9-digit number assigned by USCIS to identify a noncitizen.
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AOS
Abbreviation for Adjustment of Status.
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Asylee
A person granted asylum in the United States.
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Asylum
Protection for people inside the U.S. who fear persecution in their home country.
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B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa
Nonimmigrant visa for temporary business (B-1) or tourism (B-2) visits.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.