How does the age limit work for a child to be considered a dependent?

In EB-5, as in other immigration pathways, a child may be included as a dependent when they are within the age limit defined by U.S. law and are unmarried. These two conditions, not age alone, determine eligibility.

An important detail is the moment at which age is assessed in the process, since the way it is counted can affect who remains eligible throughout the proceeding. There are also legal mechanisms designed to protect a child’s eligibility in certain situations where adjudication is delayed.

Because this limit and the method for calculating it are legal criteria that may change and vary by case, it is not appropriate to state a specific number here: the exact value and counting rules must be confirmed through the official source.

To be certain about which family members qualify, verify the current criteria on the USCIS website and consider a case-specific analysis with a qualified specialist before filing.

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