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Term Definition INS - Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Application in Divorce An agency formerly under the Department of Justice, INS handles immigration and naturalization of aliens.

Immigration laws may have an impact on marriage, adoption and divorce.

Since the attacks of September 11, 2001, INS has become much more restrictive about the immigration of aliens to the United States in conjunction with marriage of American citizens.

Marriage between citizens and noncitizens may raise questions about the bona fides of a relationship.