However Shirleys ultimate saviour will be UAFA and nothing else! This is unbelievably miraculous and indeed an extraordinary measure on behalf of the family. This also gives all our wonderful activists, LGBTIQ organizations, and community supporters an opportunity to hit the streets, the phones, the faxes, the e-mails, the blogs etc. and to fight like crazy for the Uniting American families ACT (UAFA) – in truth the only real long term option for Shirley and the 40,000 other couples/families in this dire situation.
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LGBTQ Immigration (AsAm Files)
Posted by
Fight4theRight 1081 days ago
(http://asamfiles.blogspot.com)
Stories of Immigration Inequality (Big Gay Empire)
Posted by
UnitedByLove 1081 days ago
(http://big-gayempire.blogspot.com)
Uniting American Families Act is legislation pending before Congress to place same-sex couples in legally recognized relationships on an equal footing with heterosexual married couples for the purposes of immigration. ...Under current law, and unlike heterosexual married couples, American citizens and permanent residents in same-sex legally recognized relationships (including marriages, civil unions, and domestic partnerships) are barred from sponsoring their partners for permanent residency in the United States. Thousands of same-sex couples have been forced apart, or forced to move abroad, because of this legal inequity.
To email your Senators and Representatives concerning the Uniting American Families Act, click on the Senate and House links in "Big Gay Links" below.
To email your Senators and Representatives concerning the Uniting American Families Act, click on the Senate and House links in "Big Gay Links" below.
Immigration Reform And Gay Rights A Molotov Cocktail
Posted by
BrenDAL 1081 days ago
(http://blogs.uscannenberg.org)
But here come the clouds - two big ones, so gray and heavy with water they threaten to explode into a huge downpour any minute now.
From the realm of the usual suspects return NumbersUSA, FAIR, ALIPAC, Michelle Malkin and all the immigration party animals ready to start swinging at their favorite piñata. Fresh from a grassroots effort that prevented from passing a bill to give undocumented immigrants the right get a driver's license in Maine, NumbersUSA is undoubtedly gearing up for the next match. These groups are so strong, so well organized, that they're credited with derailing efforts to overhaul the nation's immigration system twice already - in 2006 and 2007.
The second, a new arrival in this already controversial party, has the potential to cause more harm. And unfortunately, it's a just, fair, and much needed amendment to our immigration laws. It's cal
From the realm of the usual suspects return NumbersUSA, FAIR, ALIPAC, Michelle Malkin and all the immigration party animals ready to start swinging at their favorite piñata. Fresh from a grassroots effort that prevented from passing a bill to give undocumented immigrants the right get a driver's license in Maine, NumbersUSA is undoubtedly gearing up for the next match. These groups are so strong, so well organized, that they're credited with derailing efforts to overhaul the nation's immigration system twice already - in 2006 and 2007.
The second, a new arrival in this already controversial party, has the potential to cause more harm. And unfortunately, it's a just, fair, and much needed amendment to our immigration laws. It's cal
Immigration Reform Explained
Posted by
BinatUK 1082 days ago
(http://immigration.about.com)
Time and again, you've heard the phrase "immigration reform," but what exactly does it mean? When people talk about wanting immigration reform, they seek a change to the current immigration laws. Those immigration laws are set out in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). In very basic terms, when someone says they want immigration reform, they want to amend the INA.
The Sanctuary, a pro-migrant and civil liberties group, asked presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama to complete a questionnaire, which included a number of immigration-related questions. Senator Obama spoke in favor of raids conducted in a humane fashion, increased border security, increasing the number of immigrant workers who have the skills to help support the U.S. economy, and he also spoke in favor of the Uniting American Families Act.
The Sanctuary, a pro-migrant and civil liberties group, asked presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama to complete a questionnaire, which included a number of immigration-related questions. Senator Obama spoke in favor of raids conducted in a humane fashion, increased border security, increasing the number of immigrant workers who have the skills to help support the U.S. economy, and he also spoke in favor of the Uniting American Families Act.
Found something very sorry (Us Immigration woes)
Posted by
DividedByLaw 1082 days ago
(http://www.usimmigrationwoes.com)
I had wrote and called Immigration Equality and did the same thing with the HRC about a Newsday reporter that wants to do a story about the Uniting families act. The sorry part is that no one has gotten back to me or the reporter from both groups? Here is there change to really get the word out and no answer at all from both of them?
We have to ask them why no interest in a reporter wanting to do a story about new Yorkers that are in a bi-national relationship?
So we have to write, Rachel B. Tiven is the Executive Director, Steve Ralls is Director of Communications. We have to ask why the information isn’t posted on there web site and there blog? Why have they not gotten back to the reporter? Here is you change to really get the word out.
A Newsday reporter is writing a story about the bill and is looking for Long Island residents who are affected by no
We have to ask them why no interest in a reporter wanting to do a story about new Yorkers that are in a bi-national relationship?
So we have to write, Rachel B. Tiven is the Executive Director, Steve Ralls is Director of Communications. We have to ask why the information isn’t posted on there web site and there blog? Why have they not gotten back to the reporter? Here is you change to really get the word out.
A Newsday reporter is writing a story about the bill and is looking for Long Island residents who are affected by no
The Uniting American Families Act (UAFA), which provides a path to citizenship for same-sex couples where one of the partners is not a legal resident, is coming under fire from religious groups saying the act threatens overall immigration reform and undermines traditional marriage
Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council is urging constituents to call their senators and vote against the bill:
Yesterday, while I was on the Hill meeting with a handful of senators, I learned that FRC’s noise on the immigration bill, S. 424 [UAFA], is having a considerable impact. After your calls and emails started pouring in, one leader told me the legislation, which would give a special resident status to same-sex partners, had become an embarrassing “spectacle.” Although the bill is still active, finding support for it will be even tougher now that FRC has shined the light on its r
Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council is urging constituents to call their senators and vote against the bill:
Yesterday, while I was on the Hill meeting with a handful of senators, I learned that FRC’s noise on the immigration bill, S. 424 [UAFA], is having a considerable impact. After your calls and emails started pouring in, one leader told me the legislation, which would give a special resident status to same-sex partners, had become an embarrassing “spectacle.” Although the bill is still active, finding support for it will be even tougher now that FRC has shined the light on its r
Dems resist Catholic pressure on gay immigration
Posted by
JesSEA 1082 days ago
(http://www.balita.com)
U.S. lawmakers on Thursday unveiled legislation to help reunite families split apart for years by the creaky immigration system – including, controversially, same-sex partners.
Representative Mike Honda, who heads the caucus of Asian Americans, said that some families are split apart for decades due to the severe backlog in U.S. immigrant visas for relatives of some nationalities.“The benefits cannot be overstated,” Honda said. “American workers with families by their side are happier, healthier and more able to succeed than those distanced from loved ones for years on end.”
The legislation, of which a similar version has been introduced in the Senate, would make family reunification a priority in immigration and raise the number of potential visas by rolling over those unused in previous years.
Representative Mike Honda, who heads the caucus of Asian Americans, said that some families are split apart for decades due to the severe backlog in U.S. immigrant visas for relatives of some nationalities.“The benefits cannot be overstated,” Honda said. “American workers with families by their side are happier, healthier and more able to succeed than those distanced from loved ones for years on end.”
The legislation, of which a similar version has been introduced in the Senate, would make family reunification a priority in immigration and raise the number of potential visas by rolling over those unused in previous years.
Gays push for partner immigration rights
Posted by
USABound 1083 days ago
(http://www.sfgate.com)
As Congress and immigrant advocacy groups gear up for the annual tussle over comprehensive immigration reform, a proposal by San Jose Rep. Mike Honda is opening up a new angle on the debate - one that some groups warn could overshadow years of effort at building consensus.
Honda's Reuniting Families Act, introduced Thursday, would extend to "permanent partners" the same naturalization rights accorded to spouses under the bill, allowing gay and lesbian Americans to seek legal residency for their immigrant same-sex partners.
"How do you define 'all families'? Traditional heterosexual families but also permanent partners, recognized as having a legitimate long-term relationship," Honda, a Democrat, said this week. "It's a civil rights issue. The idea of being on the outside looking in is something we're familiar with, it's un-American. ... I want to make sure we d
Honda's Reuniting Families Act, introduced Thursday, would extend to "permanent partners" the same naturalization rights accorded to spouses under the bill, allowing gay and lesbian Americans to seek legal residency for their immigrant same-sex partners.
"How do you define 'all families'? Traditional heterosexual families but also permanent partners, recognized as having a legitimate long-term relationship," Honda, a Democrat, said this week. "It's a civil rights issue. The idea of being on the outside looking in is something we're familiar with, it's un-American. ... I want to make sure we d
Honda Champions Same Sex Immigration Reform
Posted by
DividedByLaw 1083 days ago
(http://www.care2.com)
Still, momentum is gathering and there are hopes that even if it is not done this year, immigration reform allowing LGBT couples equal rights will be a reality before long. The next step will be the outcome of President Obama's meetings and as to whether the Uniting American Families Act will be highlighted as a priority. But that doesn't mean we can sit back.
How Can You Help Same-Sex Immigration Reform
Sign this Care2 petition to urge President Obama to repeal the Defense of Marriages Act. With DOMA repealed, equal recognition of foreign gay spouses can begin.
How Can You Help Same-Sex Immigration Reform
Sign this Care2 petition to urge President Obama to repeal the Defense of Marriages Act. With DOMA repealed, equal recognition of foreign gay spouses can begin.
It is unclear if the pro-LGBTI wording will cause a mass defection of support for this bill, but it seems to have a few powerful supporters in Congress right now. In many ways, this bill will only fail if these groups choose to remove themselves from the process over the rights of others no matter how much they may think that their behaviors and their lives are abhorrent. There was a time when Hispanics were treated as abhorrent, filthy, lazy, amoral and stupid. One only needs to look back at Slow-Poke Rodriguez, cousin of Speedy Gonzales, to see some of those stereotypes in action. Many Latinos suffer inequities and deprived conditions in the United States currently. Back in the 1980’s I lived in Florida and I remember the laws which made it impossible for Latino children to get educations because the laws prevented them from entering school mid-year. Perhaps these groups should rememb
Statement about Gay Partner Immigration Dooming Immigration Reform
Posted by
OurHero-Tan 1083 days ago
(http://www.dreamactivist.org)
Given the experiences of a second-class queer citizenship, what should constitute gay immigration politics is an inclusive effort to recognize citizenship as a violent construct that must not be denied to those who seek it. ... We predicted this rift over two months ago, knowing quite well that some so-called pro-family supporters of immigration unity will not swallow the idea of ‘comprehensive reforms:’
Advocates for gays and immigrants are clashing over a proposed immigration bill that would let gay and lesbian Americans sponsor their immigrant “permanent partners” for legal U.S. residency.
The chasm inside the immigrant rights community has led the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops — a major partner in the drive for expanded immigrant rights — to withdraw its support from a House bill to be filed Thursday that would speed up reunification of immi
Advocates for gays and immigrants are clashing over a proposed immigration bill that would let gay and lesbian Americans sponsor their immigrant “permanent partners” for legal U.S. residency.
The chasm inside the immigrant rights community has led the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops — a major partner in the drive for expanded immigrant rights — to withdraw its support from a House bill to be filed Thursday that would speed up reunification of immi
US gay immigration: Senate hearings begin with tears, lack of empathy
Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committe held the first-ever hearing on the Uniting American Families Act, which would equalize the status of foreign-born same-sex partners of American citizens. Heterosexual Americans can earn citizenship for their foreign partners by marrying them. Gays, obviously, cannot do that, effectively making a gay American and his or her foreign spouse legal strangers.
Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committe held the first-ever hearing on the Uniting American Families Act, which would equalize the status of foreign-born same-sex partners of American citizens. Heterosexual Americans can earn citizenship for their foreign partners by marrying them. Gays, obviously, cannot do that, effectively making a gay American and his or her foreign spouse legal strangers.
Sen Leahy supports same sex immigration benefits (ChicagoNow)
Posted by
freedom2immigrate 1083 days ago
(http://www.chicagonow.com)
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to seek green cards for their same sex partners? That is what Vermont Sen. Patrick J. Leahy is proposing. And I think it's the right thing to do.
Immigrant advocates and labor groups are mounting a campaign to ask President Obama to keep his promise to bring immigration reform up in Congress. They are pushing for later this year. But any efforts to do so should include same-sex immigration benefits.
Immigrant advocates and labor groups are mounting a campaign to ask President Obama to keep his promise to bring immigration reform up in Congress. They are pushing for later this year. But any efforts to do so should include same-sex immigration benefits.
US immigration targets family reunification (GlobalVisas)
Posted by
freedom2immigrate 1083 days ago
(http://www.globalvisas.com)
The rules would allow Americans to apply to have their families move to the US and would see the number of available US visas increase. This would be possible as unused US visa quotas will be passed on to the following year for use in the reunification scheme.
The proposed legislation is, however, proving controversial in some areas of the US population, such as the Catholic Church, as it allows US workers to bring their foreign same-sex partners to live with them and work in the US.
Democrat Congressman Neil Abercrombie says the legislation will not discriminate against gay people and stated, "this is something we're not backing down on."
Abercrombie adds that the lawmakers wish to learn from American history and avoid discrimination of the kind seen in the past. He explains, “there has always been somebody...after they got here, then they wanted
The proposed legislation is, however, proving controversial in some areas of the US population, such as the Catholic Church, as it allows US workers to bring their foreign same-sex partners to live with them and work in the US.
Democrat Congressman Neil Abercrombie says the legislation will not discriminate against gay people and stated, "this is something we're not backing down on."
Abercrombie adds that the lawmakers wish to learn from American history and avoid discrimination of the kind seen in the past. He explains, “there has always been somebody...after they got here, then they wanted
Immigration bill includes gay provision
Posted by
USABound 1084 days ago
(http://www.sovo.com)
An omnibus immigration reform bill has been introduced in the U.S. House containing language that would allow gay Americans to sponsor their foreign partners for residency.
Rep. Mike Honda (D-Calif.) introduced the legislation, known as the Reuniting Families Act, on Thursday.Steve Ralls, spokesperson for Immigration Equality, said the language in the immigration reform bill is virtually identical to the Uniting American Families Act.
"Congressman Honda has been with the LGBT community on every single issue that we have faced," Ralls said. "He has been adamant from day one that he wanted the LGBT community included in this legislation, too."
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony on the Uniting American Families Act earlier this week. One witness, Shirley Tan, described how she faces deportation from her family in 2011 under current law. An
Rep. Mike Honda (D-Calif.) introduced the legislation, known as the Reuniting Families Act, on Thursday.Steve Ralls, spokesperson for Immigration Equality, said the language in the immigration reform bill is virtually identical to the Uniting American Families Act.
"Congressman Honda has been with the LGBT community on every single issue that we have faced," Ralls said. "He has been adamant from day one that he wanted the LGBT community included in this legislation, too."
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony on the Uniting American Families Act earlier this week. One witness, Shirley Tan, described how she faces deportation from her family in 2011 under current law. An
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Promoting public awareness of the need for fairness in immigration policy particularly as it relates to the rights of same-sex bi-national couples in the United States who seek equal immigration rights; Providing information regarding political issues relating to gay immigration equality issues, rights and policy.