Statement from Secretary of Homeland protection Janet Napolitano on July 1, 2013
“After last week’s choice because of the Supreme Court holding that Section 3 for the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is https://lds-planet.com/ unconstitutional, President Obama directed federal divisions to guarantee the choice and its particular implication for federal advantages for same-sex legitimately married people are implemented swiftly and efficiently. To that particular end, effective straight away, We have directed U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to examine immigration visa petitions filed with respect to a same-sex partner in exactly the same way as those filed with respect to an opposite-sex spouse.”
Faqs
Petitioning for my Partner
Q1: i will be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident in a same-sex marriage to a foreigner. May I now sponsor my partner for a family-based immigrant visa? A1: Yes, you can easily register the petition.