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Binational Couples and Immigration Policy

Our stories are sensitive ones that involve being careful in our attempt to be heard or we could face repercussions. Many of us are ready to take that chance. Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) will remedy all of this, but has no chance of passing, unless more people hear our stories. The only thing more difficult than having to choose between the love of your life and the love of your country is making someone understand exactly what that means.

I was once waiting on the other side waiting for my partner to come through customs and immigration after they physically separated us. Ultimately we were forced to leave, but one day I want to return there and bring my spouse to live with me. I have a home and a beautiful family there, and a father that needs me. But, America doesn't want us to be part of any of that because I fell in love with a non-American. Neither of us are terrorists or criminals of any sort...my partner is from Germany. America has turned it's back on us simply because we are gay and the same laws and rights do not apply. Immigration law recognizes that it's excessively cruel to keep family members apart, but forbids LGBT families from sponsoring our loved ones for immigration purposes.

It's a sad day when you realize that you're purposefully being excluded from the pursuit of happiness--and no one seems to care. It's even sadder when fellow Americans sit back and allow it to happen without saying anything...especially gay and lesbians. I hope none of you ever know what that feels like. When your own people throw you and your family to the wayside and you are no more than strangers to them, you feel the exclusion of an America that is unfamiliar and unexpected to the rest of the world. Look into our lives and you will see the tragedy that America is causing to one of her own--- live in our shoes for a day and you will feel it.

In short, all we are asking for, is our freedom.



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For Same-Sex Binational Couples, Is the Time
Monday, November 1, 2010

The story in this video was first brought to my attention last week on Facebook. It is a story not unlike so many I have heard in my work with Out4Immigration. Josh, an American, married Henry, who is from Venezuela, in a state that recognizes gay marriages (Connecticut) last year. If Josh was "Jane.. .. read more..

Binational Couple Confronts Congressman Rush Holt to Halt
Monday, November 1, 2010

Please contact your …Please contact your representative and tell them to support The Uniting American Families Act (UAFA, H.R. 1024, S. 424). I'm also a person that has to live out side of the USA because my partner is French. This is unjust and unfair! It's time to make the law equal for everyone! .. .. read more..

Our Picks for the US Senate and House - Chelsea Now
Monday, November 1, 2010

In this week's print edition, Gay City News laid out its endorsements in November 2 races for state offices in New York, some of which remain competitive, especially for the State Senate.At the federal level, the major risk facing the LGBT community is the potential for Democrats losing control of t.. .. read more..

Potential split in immigration coalition
Sunday, June 20, 2010

The debate over whether same-sex couples should be included in the immigration overhaul is resurfacing, threatening to break the fragile coalition supporting it. Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.) is holding a press conference Monday to announce that he wants to extend family immigration benefits to binat.. .. read more..

Resolution To Support Gay Binational Couples Heads To California Senate
Sunday, June 20, 2010

A resolution supporting the federal bill that would allow gay U.S. citizens to sponsor their partners for a visa passed the California Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday and now heads to the Senate floor for a vote. Our cover story this week, "Worlds Apart," tells the story of three Bay Area couple.. .. read more..

Rare Permission by DHS for Binational Couple
Sunday, June 20, 2010

Rare Permission by DHS for Binational CoupleLez Get RealHowever because gay people are unable to sponsor a spouse for immigration to the USA in parity with heterosexual couples, they were separated for nearly ...and more » Tim Coco and Genesio Oliveira married in 2005, when same-sex marriage became .. .. read more..

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