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Immigration Age Rule Change: Protecting Children from Aging Out.

This bill changes how the age of immigrant children is calculated when their parent naturalizes as a U.S. citizen. The age will be assessed based on the date the initial immigration petition was filed, rather than the date of the parent's naturalization. This modification aims to prevent children from losing their eligibility for immediate relative status due to lengthy government processing delays.
Key points
The child's age for immigration status will be determined by the initial petition filing date, offering protection against delays.
This change provides greater certainty and prevents children from 'aging out' and facing long delays in joining their families due to bureaucratic backlogs.
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Print number: 118_HR_8670
Sponsor: Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]
Process start date: 2024-06-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Child Status Fairness and Modernization Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8670.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The child's age for immigration status will be determined by the initial petition filing date, offering protection against delays.
  • This change provides greater certainty and prevents children from 'aging out' and facing long delays in joining their families due to bureaucratic backlogs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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Migration Family