USCIS Accepting Same-Sex Marriage Petitions

In a July 2013 statement, Secretary Janet Napolitano stated, "effective immediately, I have directed USCIS to review visa petitions filed on behalf of same-sex spouse in the same manner as those filed on behalf of an opposite-sex spouse.; USCIS provided answers to frequently asked questions same-sex legally married couples may have regarding ensuring the Court's decision and its implications for securing benefits. to read the FAQ's click here.