Category Archives: DOMA

BIA recognizes same-sex marriages for immigration purposes-Matter of Oleg B. ZELENIAK

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Mike Baker

Recently the Supreme Court issued its decision in the case of United States v. Windsor, in which it struck down the part of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) that defined marriage as being between a man and a woman. … Continue reading →

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USCIS Implementation of the Supreme Court Ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act-Same-Sex Marriages

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Mike Baker

Implementation of the Supreme Court Ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act Statement from Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano: Statement from Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano: “After last week’s decision by the Supreme Court holding that Section 3 … Continue reading →

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American citizens can now sponsor their same-sex foreign national partners for marriage-based immigrant visas, SCOTUS, United States v. Windsor

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Mike Baker

With the recognition of the legality of same-sex marriage for immigration purposes, thousands of couples and families will now be able to avoid painful periods of separation. Repeal of DOMA will have significant impact on medical power of attorney, immigration, … Continue reading →

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Attorney General Vacates Decision and Remands Case in Which BIA Applied DOMA in Denying Gay Respondent’s Application for Cancellation of Removal

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Mike Baker

In Matter of Dorman, 25 I. & N. Dec. 485 (A.G. May 5, 2011), Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. said: Pursuant to my authority set forth in 8 C.F.R. § 1003.1(h)(1)(i), I order that the decision of the Board … Continue reading →

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