Definition
Child Status Protection Act
Also: CSPA
A law that protects certain immigrant children from "aging out" when they turn 21.
CSPA freezes the age of certain children for immigration purposes by subtracting the time the petition was pending from their actual age when the visa becomes available. It can preserve eligibility for derivative beneficiaries and immediate relatives.
See also
More immigration terms
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Civil Surgeon
A USCIS-designated doctor authorized to perform the immigration medical exam (Form I-693).
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Conditional Permanent Resident
A two-year green card issued through marriage or EB-5 investment.
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Consular Officer
A U.S. State Department officer who interviews visa applicants abroad.
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Consular Processing
Applying for an immigrant visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad.
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Crime Involving Moral Turpitude
A category of crime that triggers immigration consequences.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.