### Question
How does the law define international marriage broker?


### Answer
Under *8 U.S.C. § 1375a*, **international marriage broker** is defined as:

> a corporation, partnership, business, individual, or other legal entity, whether or not organized under any law of the United States, that charges fees for providing dating, matrimonial, matchmaking services, or social referrals between United States citizens or nationals or aliens lawfully admitted to the United States as permanent residents and foreign national clients by providing personal contact information or otherwise facilitating communication between individuals

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

