Student Visa Holders Marrying US Citizens Face New Issues

By Elizabeth Clapp and Douglas Halpert (April 13, 2018, 4:11 PM EDT) -- For seemingly as long as there have been U.S. universities and colleges, campus romances have blossomed between native-born U.S. citizen and foreign national students. In some cases, the young couple may marry and depart the United States to build a life together overseas. However, in many cases, the couple decide to marry and then build a life here in the United States. While there have always been pitfalls for the unwary, recent changes in U.S. immigration policies and interpretations by the current administration pose heightened risks for those who are unaware of some of the legal tripwires....

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