Problem 1: Katlyn and her girlfriend, Soo Li, were legally married in the fictitious U.S. state of Petoria in August of 2018. Petoria State Code defines marriage as a union between any two individuals, over the age of 18. Katlyn is a U.S. citizen, and Soo Li is from Beijing. They are both twenty-five (25) years old. Katlyn has decided to file a family-based petition on Soo Li's behalf as her spouse. What visa, if any, will Soo Li need, and does she meet the definition of spouse? Explain. Be sure to cite the correct statute or case law to support your answer.
Problem 2: Kenny Grimm serves in the United States Air Force, and has been stationed in Germany for the last four years. While in Germany, Kenny met and married his wife, Margarethe, a German citizen. They have 2 children, both born in Germany. Last month, Kenny learned that he is being sent back to the U.S. What visa, if any, will Margarethe need? What visa, if any, will the children need? Explain.
Problem 3: Michael Akira was born in the United States to Japanese parents, but when he was 10, his family moved back to Japan, where his father worked for Honda. Michael loved Japan, so he stayed and went to school there, and also works for Honda. Honda is now transferring Michael to its U.S. offices.
Michael's parents had three more children after Michael, all born in Japan. They would like to come to America after seeing how successful Michael is. They are all over 21 years of age.
Michael's parents, Abo (64) and Yoko (62), still live in Tokyo, and Abo still works for Honda as a senior vice president. They love Japan, but have been thinking lately of retiring and moving back to America.
What visas, if any, will Michael's family members need? Explain.