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  <title><![CDATA[Defense of Marriage Act Deemed Unconstitutional: Impact on U.S. Visa Eligibility]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<p>The U.S. Supreme Court recently declared the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional. As a response, the Department of State has posted updated guidance pertaining to the issuance of non-immigration visas for same-sex married couples and dependents. Please find information on the <a href="http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/frvi_6036.html" target="_blank">U.S. Department of State's website</a>.</p>]]></body>
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