Matter of Soriano: the BIA followed Matter of Laureano in holding a heavy burden of proof exists for petitioners where past marriage petition was a sham marriage
In Matter of Song, the BIA held that a K1 adjustment applicant must submit an affidavit of support from the petitioner even if he/she divorced the petitioner.
Matter of Da Silva held that an uncle-niece marriage petition in New York was valid because NY recognized such marriages if performed out of state.
The USCIS updated its policies regarding Marriage Involving Minor. Our article also addresses information for forced marriage victims.
In the Matter of P-, the Attorney General recognized that a marriage after an absentia divorce is valid if recognized as such in the jurisdiction it takes place.
This article includes a link to our article on Matter of Katigbak and how it applies in the family immigrant visa petition context.
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