On June 27, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the section of the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”) which defined marriage as being only between a man and a woman for purposes of federal law. The court found the section...
The attorneys of Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan, P.C. applaud the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Windsor to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”) by finding it unconstitutional. Writing for the majority, Justice Kennedy wrote that “DOMA...
Individuals may qualify for U.S. permanent resident status (a green card) based on their marriage to a U.S. citizen or a U.S. lawful permanent resident. This article addresses some general considerations for the foreign national bride or groom or for...