### Question
How is the "domestic violence" defined?


### Answer
The term **domestic violence** is defined in *8 U.S.C. § 1375a* as follows -

> given such term in section 3 of this Act.[1](#1375a_1_target)


#### (3) Foreign national client


The term “foreign national client” means a person who is not a United States citizen or national or an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence and who utilizes the services of an international marriage broker. 

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1375a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER II-IMMIGRATION > Part IX-Miscellaneous**

