Under current United States immigration law, same-sex partners, even those married in states that perform same-sex marriages, do not qualify as “spouses” for immigration purposes. Consequently, while a U.S. citizen in a heterosexual marriage can petition for a green card for his or her spouse, this option is not available for same-sex couples. In the fifteen years that I’ve practiced immigration law, I have had the privilege of helping a number of foreign nationals join their same-sex partners legally in the United States. In the absence of legislative reform, the following are methods that, with the assistance of an immigration lawyer, may be successfully employed to reunite bi-national same-sex couples.
Foreign nationals wishing to enter the country for up to six months to visit a domestic partner may apply for a travel visa at the United States consulate in their home co
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Helping Same Sex Partners Enter The United States Legally
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BinatUK 931 days ago
(http://blog.ctnews.com)
Gays Icon in America (Economist)
Posted by
UnitedByLove 942 days ago
(http://www.economist.com)
THE charge that Barack Obama delivers soaring rhetoric but little action is in the air these days.
United States of America Not United fon LGBT Immigration Law
Posted by
ATLdave 957 days ago
(http://www.centraldistrictnews.com)
Why cant bi-nationals stay in the United States legally until we pass the Uniting American Families Act, is there a difference. I find it amazing how living in the Un-Untied States of America the super power of the world with huge weapon capability and a fast computer know how, I find it extremely strange that the arm forces are so scared of homosexuality Strange.
I always thought that National Equality is just what it means; it appears that the Ununited States of America appears to have a schizophrenic attitude, I was reading a blog one day and it said that that all the politicians goes to different parties to raise money and put people in different positions just to peas different groups. But when gay people who are united with each other, which supports each other and ask for there rights yes there human rights are ignored. However that being said we do thank you for p
I always thought that National Equality is just what it means; it appears that the Ununited States of America appears to have a schizophrenic attitude, I was reading a blog one day and it said that that all the politicians goes to different parties to raise money and put people in different positions just to peas different groups. But when gay people who are united with each other, which supports each other and ask for there rights yes there human rights are ignored. However that being said we do thank you for p
Under Pressure
Posted by
Fight4theRight 1049 days ago
(http://features.outinamerica.com)
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....
Growing Up Gay in Fiji Undocumented in America
Posted by
BinatUK 1056 days ago
(http://www.dailykos.com)
The legal advice was to 'get married.' I made it clear that I was gay and I would not commit marriage fraud in order to get around the discriminatory nature of U.S. immigration laws for bi-national same-sex couples. ...
America supports passage of the Uniting American Families Act
Posted by
ATLdave 1062 days ago
(http://www.care2.com)
By signing the letter today, you bring us one step closer to equal immigration rights, so citizens can sponsor their same-sex partners for immigration purposes. Your support of this legislation is vital if America's immigration policies are going to reflect our fundamental commitment to family values and equality for all. No more separation. No more deportation. No more fear!
Gay Marriage Meets the Immigration Debate
Posted by
LauREN 1094 days ago
(http://feetin2worlds.wordpress.com)
A bill in Congress would allow citizens to sponsor their same-sex partners to immigrate legally in the same way heterosexuals sponsor their spouses. David used to be one of those people who say: “Get out of our country if you don’t belong here.” That was until he fell in love with an undocumented immigrant.
After seven years of living together, David, an American citizen, worries about his same-sex partner’s ability to remain in the country. Guille, 38, came to the U.S. over nine years ago from Colombia, and his tourist visa has expired.While federal immigration laws allow heterosexual residents to sponsor their spouses to immigrate to the country, gay and lesbian couples are not afforded the same benefit.
“My rights are being denied because Guille is a ‘boy,’” said David, 48, who asked for both of their last names to be withheld because of his partner’s immig
After seven years of living together, David, an American citizen, worries about his same-sex partner’s ability to remain in the country. Guille, 38, came to the U.S. over nine years ago from Colombia, and his tourist visa has expired.While federal immigration laws allow heterosexual residents to sponsor their spouses to immigrate to the country, gay and lesbian couples are not afforded the same benefit.
“My rights are being denied because Guille is a ‘boy,’” said David, 48, who asked for both of their last names to be withheld because of his partner’s immig
Watch Out Conservative America the Queer Base Is Getting Organized
Posted by
UnitedByLove 1099 days ago
(http://www.alternet.org)
There's a new call to action being sent out and it's time to start listening.
While the rest of progressive America was cheering on last November's election night, things weren't a total celebration for many in California as gay marriage foes won the battle over Proposition 8 and the few months that same-sex marriages had been sanctioned by the state Supreme Court came to an abrupt end.
California took a step back as Iowa and much of New England is moving forward to grant equal marriage rights and both the setbacks and victories are helping to spur new waves of activism for LGBT equal rights.
The Advocate reported a meeting that just took place among 20 activists to try and set a new course: The group, which included
While the rest of progressive America was cheering on last November's election night, things weren't a total celebration for many in California as gay marriage foes won the battle over Proposition 8 and the few months that same-sex marriages had been sanctioned by the state Supreme Court came to an abrupt end.
California took a step back as Iowa and much of New England is moving forward to grant equal marriage rights and both the setbacks and victories are helping to spur new waves of activism for LGBT equal rights.
The Advocate reported a meeting that just took place among 20 activists to try and set a new course: The group, which included
Media Spotlight Lesbian Mom’s Fight To Stay in America (glaadBLOGorg)
Posted by
DividedByLaw 1143 days ago
(http://glaadblog.org)
GLAAD is partnering with Immigration Equality on its media efforts to help keep a binational family in Pacifica, California from being separated from her partner of 23 years and their two children. Shirley Tan is on the brink of ...
BREAKING NEWS VERMONT JOINS ELITE CLUB
Posted by
SFbeat 1143 days ago
(http://gaydaytime.blogspot.com)
...the fourth state in the United States to extend full state marriage equality to its citizens. ... under federal law, including immigration, to
Media Spotlight Lesbian Mom’s Fight To Stay in America
Posted by
uluckidog 1143 days ago
(http://feedproxy.google.com)
GLAAD is partnering with Immigration Equality on its media efforts to help ... also co-sponsored the Uniting American Families act, or UAFA, a bill
Shellfish States Move Towards Marriage (San Francisco Bay Times)
Posted by
ExileComingHome 1145 days ago
(http://www.sfbaytimes.com)
Shellfish States Move Towards MarriageSan Francisco Bay Times, CAGovernor Greenjeans has just vowed to veto the marriage equality bill so you can stop cheering that 26-4 senate vote and forget about the house hearings because the bill won’t be worth the paper its printed on once Sap for Brains gets through with it. ...
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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.