July 8, 2013
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued FAQs on the effect of the Supreme Court's ruling that Section 3 of DOMA (Defense Of Marriage Act) is unconstitutional. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents in same-sex marriages can now sponsor their spouses for immigrant visas. In evaluating the immigrant petition, USCIS will generally look to the law of the place where the marriage took place, but notes that exceptions that also consider the place of residence may be applied in individual circumstances.
For further information read the following DHS guidance on implementation of DOMA: http://www.aila.org/content/default.aspx?docid=44954&utm_source=AILA+Mailing&utm_campaign=5a6261b81d-AILA8_7_3_13&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3c0e619096-5a6261b81d-290691581
