### Question
How does the law define domestic violence?


### Answer
Under *8 U.S.C. § 1375a*, **domestic violence** is defined as:

> given such term in section 3 of this Act.[2](#1375a_2_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**

