Mark and Fred have been together for 15 years. They have a beautiful home and two adorable kids in Harrisburg, NJ. Fred has been able to stay in the country through student and work visas. When his last work visa came to an end without the possibility of renewal, they faced dire choices. Going back to France is an option, except for the French law the kids will never be considered French and will have to leave every six months. Also, staying in the US was further impeded since Fred had to stop working and take yet another student visa to stay with Mark. They had to sell their home at a loss, since they are burning through their savings, and they may have to live apart for a while, separating even the children. Read More [1] [2] Through Thick & Thin, A documentary about the immigration struggle of gay and lesbian couples in America. Sebastian Cordoba, DIRECTOR/PRODUCER; Lavi Soloway, PRODUCER; Kim Fishman, PRODUCER. USA, 2007, 75 Minute Running Time. link: http://www.throughthickandthin.net [2] Immigration Equality, Inc. Mark and Fred (Not his real name), John and Claire-Marie link: http://www.immigrationequality.org/template.php?pageid=50#markfabien (photo: Through Thick & Thin video, and Immigration Equality)

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Ravneet is a naturalized American citizen, but was born in India. In her first trip to the UK she met Kiran, through a cousin. Ravneet is 18 and Kiran a year older. They both realized they had feelings for each other before they even knew they were gay. They started seeing each other, traveling between the two countries despite the fact that they are not out to their families or friends and have little financial support. After 6 months of painful separation they met in Los Angeles for a two-week "honeymoon". After their time together and back in the UK, Kiran came out to her parents. With the recent passage of the Civil Partnership law in the UK, they are weighing their options to stay together. [1] Through Thick & Thin, A documentary about the immigration struggle of gay and lesbian couples in America. Sebastian Cordoba, DIRECTOR/PRODUCER; Lavi Soloway, PRODUCER; Kim Fishman, PRODUCER. USA, 2007, 75 Minute Running Time. link: http://www.throughthickandthin.net/htmlsite/ravneetkiran.htm (photo: Through Thick & Thin)

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A Cuban-American and her Peruvian female partner are battling to stop a deportation order. Their last and final hearing is in May and they have to prove that going back to Peru for Lourdes would be not only a terrible setback, but also dangerous to her as a lesbian. In the meantime, their life in Seattle has stalled, for they cannot make any long-term plans that pertain to work, family matters and housing. Read More [1]Through Thick & Thin, A documentary about the immigration struggle of gay and lesbian couples in America. Sebastian Cordoba, DIRECTOR/PRODUCER; Lavi Soloway, PRODUCER; Kim Fishman, PRODUCER. USA, 2007, 75 Minute Running Time. link: http://www.throughthickandthin.net/htmlsite/alieensuzie.htm (photo: Through Thick & Thin)

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Charly and Terry are both dedicated Catholics and have a strong devotion and love for each other that most people would envy. Only able to spend 6 weeks together a year, their hearts break each time they are separated. Even though it takes up so much of their energy and time, they manage to religiously stay connected through the telephone and the internet daily, until the day they will be allowed to immigrate to Canada, where they have filed for residence and where they expect to grow old together, to enjoy they warmth of the embrace they don't have every day. [1] Through Thick & Thin, A documentary about the immigration struggle of gay and lesbian couples in America. Sebastian Cordoba, DIRECTOR/PRODUCER; Lavi Soloway, PRODUCER; Kim Fishman, PRODUCER. USA, 2007, 75 Minute Running Time. link: http://www.throughthickandthin.net/htmlsite/charlyterry.htm (photo: Through Thick & Thin)

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When Tammy met Sally online, they were both going through difficult divorces with their husbands. Tammy was in Texas and Sally in Northern England. They fell madly in love as they realized each was, for the other, the partner they had always dreamed of. At first, they attempted to let their relationship grow with constant visits to each country. As that came to a screeching halt, due to Sally's legal impossibility to continue coming to the US, they were faced with a dilemma. Tammy was able to obtain a work visa in the UK, but had to leave her two daughters and a good job behind in order to be with Sally. Read More [1] Through Thick & Thin, A documentary about the immigration struggle of gay and lesbian couples in America. Sebastian Cordoba, DIRECTOR/PRODUCER; Lavi Soloway, PRODUCER; Kim Fishman, PRODUCER. USA, 2007, 75 Minute Running Time. link: http://www.throughthickandthin.net/htmlsite/tamsal.htm (photo: Through Thick & Thin)

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Love at first sight is what united Anthony and Andre. Anthony, suffering from HIV/AIDS and cancer, fell in love with Andre. They visited on several occasions and Andre got a student visa to come to the U.S. Because of misinformation at the American consulate in Brazil, Andre showed up too early in the U.S., so he was put back on a plane and sent back to Brazil, where they both attempted everything they could to be able to be together. There was no way out for Andre, so Anthony started traveling back and forth, for up to five weeks at a time. Sadly, that proved too taxing on his health, and died in Andre's arms in July of 2005. Read More [1] Through Thick & Thin, A documentary about the immigration struggle of gay and lesbian couples in America. Sebastian Cordoba, DIRECTOR/PRODUCER; Lavi Soloway, PRODUCER; Kim Fishman, PRODUCER. USA, 2007, 75 Minute Running Time. link: http://www.throughthickandthin.net/htmlsite/anthonyandre.htm (photo: through Thick & Thin)

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