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If a Partial DOMA Repeal is passed, here's how U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents can sponsor their same-sex partner for immigration:

1. If you and your partner are already in an officially recognized relationship(marriage/civil union/domestic partnership), you'd now enjoy the same federal benefits as a straight couple, including immigration rights;

2. If you and your partner are currently in the U.S. but ...
Ever since word leaked out in April that a Partial DOMA Repeal is in the works, I had been eagerly awaiting its introduction. However, no more updates were provided, making me wonder if it was going to happen at all.

My hopes are rekindled today by this article on Pam's Houseblend. In a letter to the LGBT community, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, vice chair of the Equality Caucus in the House, wrote...

Even though few details were provided, this is indeed encouraging. Now that the LGBT community is applying so much pressure on the White House, once this legislation is introduced, the community, both the establishment part of it and the grassroots part of it will no doubt push both Congress and the Administration hard to ensure its passage. My only concern is that if it's indeed the Partial DOMA Repeal that's been reported, some in the community who won't accept anything

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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.