### Question
How is the "qualifying marriage" defined?


### Answer
The term **qualifying marriage** is defined in *8 U.S.C. § 1186a* as follows -

> the marriage described to in paragraph (1)

#### 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**

