[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.cauldervalentine.com\/blog\/how-bidens-new-immigration-policies-could-impact-international-divorces\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.cauldervalentine.com\/blog\/how-bidens-new-immigration-policies-could-impact-international-divorces\/","headline":"How Biden\u2019s New Immigration Policies Could Impact International Divorces","name":"How Biden\u2019s New Immigration Policies Could Impact International Divorces","description":"Newly elected President Joe Biden has promised significant changes in the area of immigration law under his presidency. Many of Biden’s stances on immigration are in direct conflict with the most recent four years under the Trump administration. Under President Biden’s plan to welcome and embrace immigrants, the potential for increased immigration will also likely...","datePublished":"2021-03-17","dateModified":"2025-12-12","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.cauldervalentine.com\/blog\/author\/joshvalentine\/#Person","name":"Caulder & Valentine Law Firm, PLLC","url":"https:\/\/www.cauldervalentine.com\/blog\/author\/joshvalentine\/","identifier":7,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/59a8c7db8986bb59b244a84f92fdcc82cc219363084d68db67334e89ddd79836?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/59a8c7db8986bb59b244a84f92fdcc82cc219363084d68db67334e89ddd79836?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Caulder & Valentine Law Firm, PLLC","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.cauldervalentine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/caulder-and-valentine-law-form-logo-2x-1.png","url":"https:\/\/www.cauldervalentine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/caulder-and-valentine-law-form-logo-2x-1.png","width":766,"height":142}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.cauldervalentine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/caulder-valentine.png","url":"https:\/\/www.cauldervalentine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/caulder-valentine.png","width":718,"height":672},"url":"https:\/\/www.cauldervalentine.com\/blog\/how-bidens-new-immigration-policies-could-impact-international-divorces\/","about":["Divorce"],"wordCount":498,"articleBody":"Newly elected President Joe Biden has promised significant changes in the area of immigration law under his presidency. Many of Biden’s stances on immigration are in direct conflict with the most recent four years under the Trump administration. Under President Biden’s plan to welcome and embrace immigrants, the potential for increased immigration will also likely include increased international divorces.Biden’s Immigration ProposalPresident Biden has backed a sweeping immigration bill called the\u00a0U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, aiming to modernize the U.S. immigration system. Some of the proposals in this plan that can impact international divorces include:Raising the yearly cap of employment-based immigrantsGranting permanent residence to individuals who have had an immigration petition for 10 yearsRaising the yearly cap of diversity green cardsGranting permanent residence to international students with PhDs from U.S. universitiesWhile this bill is yet to be acted on by Congress, the intention of the Biden administration is clear. President Biden aims to make the U.S. immigration system more efficient and friendly to immigrants. As our country becomes an even bigger melting pot, legal issues such as divorce and cross borders increase.When an International Divorce is AppropriateMost divorces involving U.S. citizens stay entirely within U.S. borders as couples don’t typically have a reason to seek an international divorce. There are a few specific reasons why a couple may want or need to file a divorce internationally. Some of the most common reasons for filing an international divorce include:You live in another countryYour spouse lives in another countryYou both live in another countryYou own property in another countryPossible child custody issues across bordersYou and your spouse got married in another countryThese are not all of the reasons why couples seek an international divorce. If you have questions about your potential international divorce case, it is important to seek the advice of an experienced professional.The Laws That Govern International DivorceIn most cases, you will find that more than one country can hear and decide a divorce case. Each country’s rules and divorce laws differ, so it is crucial to choose the jurisdiction that is most advantageous to your situation. Some of the most critical issues to consider when deciding where to file your international divorce case include:Issues related to property divisionChild custody issuesEnforcing court ordersTo make sure that divorce court orders are followed internationally, the United States, along with more than 75 other countries, is a member of the Hague Conference on Private International Law. This organization has a special section for\u00a0divorce\u00a0to ensure that international divorces are legally recognized across all member countries.Get Professional AssistanceTo schedule a consultation with an experienced divorce attorney who can help answer your questions related to international divorces, call Caulder & Valentine Law Firm, PLLC at (704) 470-2440 or contact us\u00a0online. We are conveniently located in Shelby, Lincolnton,\u00a0 and Gastonia, NC."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.cauldervalentine.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How Biden\u2019s New Immigration Policies Could Impact International Divorces","item":"https:\/\/www.cauldervalentine.com\/blog\/how-bidens-new-immigration-policies-could-impact-international-divorces\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]