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I’m from the Philippines and I’m in the US right now and were planning to marry with my girlfriend. Are we allowed to marry?
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Francis John Cowhig
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Same sex marriage is legal in California and 18 other states.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2014 at 10:13 PM
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Law Office of Pho Ethan Tran, PLLC
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Although a federal judge ruled that Texas' ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional in February 2014, it is still currently unavailable in Texas.
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Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC
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Same sex marriage is allowed in Illinois as of June 1, 2014.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2014 at 10:13 PM
Regrettably, the State of Georgia still does not recognize same-sex marriages (although a lawsuit is now pending to challenge that restriction). In the meantime, same-sex couples living in Georgia may marry in another state and return to Georgia to process marriage-based applications for adjustment of status, since they are governed by federal, rather than state, laws.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2014 at 10:13 PM
Yes, currently it is possible to have a same sex marriage and qualify for immigration benefits.
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In Utah, it is not currently allowed, but we are waiting word from the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. When a decision comes, it may become legal again. Talk to a lawyer and have them keep you updated about any changes.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2014 at 10:13 PM
Bruce A. Coane
Certain states allow gay marriage, however, Texas and Florida are not included. The immigration service recognizes gay marriage in all 50 states, for purposes of immigration benefits.
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JQK Law Firm
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Yes, you can marry in California.
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Han Law Group Immigration Attorneys
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Yes, California recognizes same sex marriages and USCIS will accept marriage-based green card applications as long as the marriage took place in a state that recognizes it, and assuming you are otherwise eligible to file.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2014 at 10:13 PM
Adebola O. Asekun
Marriage is strictly a matter for each state. Not all states in U.S. have adopted same sex marriage and whether your marriage will be recognized depends on the law of the particular state.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2014 at 10:13 PM