### Question
What is the definition of petitioning spouse?


### Answer
The definition of **petitioning spouse** is as follows in *8 U.S.C. § 1186a*:

> the spouse of a qualifying marriage, other than the alien

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1186a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER II-IMMIGRATION > Part II-Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens**

