Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit certain battered alien spouses to apply for permanent residence without filing a joint…
Official title: A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to protect foreign spouses victimized by physical abuse and extreme mental cruelty.
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Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit certain battered alien spouses to apply for permanent residence without filing a joint petition (or having a joint interview) with the citizen spouse. Requires such an alien spouse to demonstrate: (1) that the marriage was entered into in good faith; and (2) evidence of physical abuse or mental cruelty.
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