India, Aug. 12 -- A recent change to US immigration policy could have significant consequences for thousands of children of H-1B visa holders, potentially jeopardising their path to a Green Card. On August 8, 2025, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its rules for calculating a child's age under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). This update, while intended to standardise the Green Card application process for families both inside and outside the US, introduces a new method that may cause many children to "age out" of eligibility. This change has sparked concern among affected families who fear their children's futures in the US are now at risk.

As the US overhauls its visa policies with new updates and rules, ou...