Right now in the U.S. only opposite-sex couples can sponsor their foreign partner, but this bill, which has been trying to get passed for 8 years, would change that to allow for same-sex couples as well.

The wording would allow for “permanent partners” to get their visas for the U.S. The bill, which is referred to as The Uniting American Families Act, was sponsored by Rep. Jerrold Nadler of New York. Mr. Nadler is hoping that now that the democrats have control of the congress and the white house that this bill can get passed. Mr. Nadler understands and stated that “In 2009, we should be ready as a society to acknowledge that stable American families come in all varieties.”

Thank you Mr. Nadler for understanding. I have 2 poker buddies of mine that can relate. They are a same-sex couple that have been living together for a while now, but the one woman may have to go back to Canada and there is nothing right now that can be done by her partner that could keep her here. Hopefully, this bill can pass and they can be helped.

Do any of you out there have partners that may be forced to leave the country?

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