Each year, almost 80,000 foreign spouses are awarded US green cards. The American government has determined that these couples are in bona fide relationships with the help of the "Stokes interview." Stokes refers to a federal court decision that ordered New York's immigration services to be more fair in deciding marriage green card cases. When officials have any suspicion that they're dealing Read more

Foreigners married to American same-sex partners cannot get green cards. But as of yesterday, they will be allowed to apply for them — an important distinction that will keep some spouses together at least temporarily. US Citizenship and Immigration Services has decided to stop denying same-sex green card applications until courts decide the uncertain future of the Defense of Marriage Act. Read more

Unknown feels a bit reminiscent of The Bourne Identity. Man with identity issues? Check. Shadowy figures in pursuit on European streets? Check. And somehow, inexplicably, said man is very, very good at hand-to-hand combat? Check again. But even though it's engaging, Unknown doesn't quite measure up to The Bourne Identity. Liam Neeson stars as Dr. Martin Harris, a scientist who flies to Germany Read more