Same-Sex Marriage Immigration Lawyer In Southern California
Same Sex Marriage Immigration Lawyer In Southern California
Same-sex marriage in the United States expanded from one state in 2004 to all fifty states in 2015 through various state court rulings, state legislation, direct popular votes, and federal court rulings.
The Bulgarian Supreme Administrative Court ruled on 25 July 2019 that the country must recognize the foreign marriage of a same-sex couple. In addition, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights has issued a ruling that should facilitate recognition in a number of American nations.
Following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), same-sex couples who qualify may now file for the same federal immigration benefits as straight couples. However, the new law does not make obtaining U.S. residency any less complicated or confusing. If you or your spouse is a foreign national seeking permanent resident status in the U.S., you must contact our experienced immigration lawyer to provide the answers and guidance you need for success.
When planning a marriage, you should always confirm that the state/country recognizes same-sex marriages. If a government does not recognize same-sex marriage, it is possible to apply for a fiancée petition and marry in the United States in a state that does. It remains to be seen whether embassies around the world would issue a fiancée visa in these instances.
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