US Immigration Visas and Same-Sex Couples: K-1 Fiance and B-2 Tourist
Rules regarding U.S. immigration visas for same-sex couples look to be changing. History was made on
June 26, 2013 when the Supreme Court struck down key provisions in the Defense of...
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US Immigration Visas and Same-Sex Couples: K-1 Fiance and B-2 Tourist
Rules regarding U.S. immigration visas for same-sex couples look to be changing. History was made on
June 26, 2013 when the Supreme Court struck down key provisions in the Defense of Marriage Act
(DOMA), which denied federal benefits to couples in same-sex marriages. Today, a U.S. Citizen, or lawful
permanent resident, may sponsor his or her same-sex partner for an immigrant visa ("green card") so
long as all eligibility requirements are met. Similarly, for the first time in immigration history, a same-sex
spouse may apply for lawful permanent resident status as the beneficiary of his or her spouse's
employment-based green card application.
K-1 Fiancé Immigration Visa For Same Sex-Couples
DOMA's downfall also opens the door to the K-1 Fiancé visa. Created by Congress more than 40 years
ago, the K-1 visa has provided theimmigration visas vehicle for a foreign-national fiancé of a United
States Citizen to travel to the
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