DOS: Guidance for Same-Sex Couples

The Department of State hosted a “Google Hangout” webcast regarding the logistics of visa processing for same sex spouses on 08 August 2013. The Webcast is viewable on the DOS YouTube Channel at: http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo

Additionally, on 02 August 2013, Secretary of State John Kerry made an announcement at the US Embassy in London that effective immediately, when same-sex spouses apply for a visa, the DOS will consider that application in the same manner that it will consider the application of opposite-sex spouses.