Practice Pointer: Supreme Court Rules U.S. Citizens Not Entitled to Review of Spouses’ Visa Denials

Last Updated

July 23, 2024

The Supreme Court issued a decision in June 2024 holding that U.S. citizens do not have a fundamental liberty interest in their noncitizen spouses’ ability to be admitted to the United States and, thus, are not constitutionally entitled to a review of the Department of State’s visa refusal. Immigration practitioners should be aware of this new ruling and its potential implications for noncitizens and their families to properly advise clients seeking to consular process abroad.