Please contact the President and urge him to make good on his promise that passage of the Uniting All Families Act (UAFA) is one of the top priorities for the Department of Justice. UAFA is a proposed bill that would provide same-sex couples with the same immigration benefits as opposite-sex couples. If passed, UAFA would allow U.S. citizens and permanent residents to file a visa petition on behalf of their foreign national same-sex permanent partners, allowing them to immigrate to the U.S. and adjust their status to become lawful permanent residents. The Obama Administration has explicitly stated that it supports passage of this bill. Please also contact your Representative in favor of passage of UAFA....
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Under Pressure
Posted by
Fight4theRight 1049 days ago
(http://features.outinamerica.com)
Under Pressure (NCLRights)
Posted by
uluckidog 1049 days ago
(http://nclrights.wordpress.com)
We all know that the President has a lot on his plate—some very weighty issues, and many of his priorities we support wholeheartedly—but LGBT equality cannot wait to be the dessert course on even the most carefully planned four or eight-year presidential menu.
I promised I would provide concrete steps for keeping the pressure on the President and his administration, and here are five items that need action from this President NOW. You get a gold star and my unending esteem if you do all of them!
Please contact the President and urge him to...Make good on his promise that passage of the Uniting All Families Act (UAFA) is one of the top priorities for the Department of Justice. UAFA is a proposed bill that would provide same-sex couples with the same immigration benefits as opposite-sex couples. If passed, UAFA would allow U.S. citizens and permanent residents to
I promised I would provide concrete steps for keeping the pressure on the President and his administration, and here are five items that need action from this President NOW. You get a gold star and my unending esteem if you do all of them!
Please contact the President and urge him to...Make good on his promise that passage of the Uniting All Families Act (UAFA) is one of the top priorities for the Department of Justice. UAFA is a proposed bill that would provide same-sex couples with the same immigration benefits as opposite-sex couples. If passed, UAFA would allow U.S. citizens and permanent residents to
Dems resist Catholic pressure on gay immigration
Posted by
JesSEA 1083 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.
Groups Up Pressure for Immigration Reform
Posted by
freedom2immigrate 1087 days ago
(http://www.rollcall.com)
Leaders of 10 immigration reform groups on Wednesday will kick off a new, 'politically savvy' national campaign to try to force legislative action on comprehensive immigration reform this year.
Obama Under Pressure on LGBT Issues (The Advocate)
Posted by
MarcoMUC 1105 days ago
(http://www.advocate.com)
Whether it’s the recent progress of marriage equality, the pressure of selecting a fair-minded U.S. Supreme Court nominee, or the long-awaited overturn of the military’s gay ban, LGBT issues have become unavoidable for President Obama, says a must-read article in The New York Times on Thursday.
Pressure Senators to Ask HHS Nominee (Immigration Equality Blog)
Posted by
Fight4theRight 1145 days ago
(http://immigrationequality.org)
Yes, if it becomes law, the Uniting American Families Act “UAFA” (formerly called the Permanent Partners Immigration Act “PPIA”) will amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to include the term “permanent partner” in most places that ...
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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.