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Marriage used to be a glide path to citizenship. Now there are more speed bumps
news NPR Top News July 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Marriage used to be a glide path to citizenship. Now there are more speed bumps

Spouses of U.S. citizens have traditionally had a special place in immigration law. That's no longer the case, according to the administration and immigration lawyers.

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