Same-sex Spouses can file for Immigration Benefits

posted Jul 3, 2013, 5:04 AM by Michael Vosilla [ updated Jul 3, 2013, 5:05 AM ]

Pursuant to a statement from Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, as a result of the Supreme Court’s Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”) decision, same-sex married couples will enjoy the same immigration benefits of opposite-sex married couples. This means that a United States citizen, or permanent resident, in a same-sex marriage can file an immigrant visa petition on behalf of their alien spouse in order to allow the alien spouse to obtain legal permanent residence, or a Green Card.

If you are in a same-sex relationship and may be able to benefit from this decision, please contact one of our immigration attorneys to set up a consultation. Our immigration lawyers have already begun the process of filing petitions for an immigrant visa on behalf of same-sex couples.

About the Author

Attorney Michael Vosilla is LaFountain & Wollman, P.C.’s Senior Associate, who currently resides in Brighton. As an immigration lawyer, Attorney Vosilla has secured green cards and citizenship for countless clients, and he is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).