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Defense of Marriage Act Deemed Unconstitutional: Impact on U.S. Visa Eligibility

The U.S. Supreme Court recently declared the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional. As a response, the Department of State has posted updated guidance pertaining to the issuance of non-immigration visas for same-sex married couples and dependents. Please find information on the U.S. Department of State's website.

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With DOMA deemed unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. embassies and consulates will begin abjudicating visa applications based on same-sex marriages in the same way they are abjudicated for opposite gender spouses.

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  • Created By:Emily Dolezal
  • Created:08/07/2013
  • Modified By:Fletcher Moore
  • Modified:10/07/2016

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