Uniting American Families Act

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender immigrants face unique challenges that current federal laws and regulations do not adequately address because LGBT families are not recognized through federal law. Thousands of families are separated because of the inability of LGBT people to sponsor their partners and children for residency in the United States.

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Pride At Work calls on the speedy passage of the United American Families Act (UAFA). The Uniting American Families Act is a bill that would provide a mechanism under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to allow U.S. citizens (USCs) and legal permanent residents (LPRs) in binational same-sex relationships to sponsor their foreign born partner for immigration benefits to the U.S.

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Dear [ Decision Maker ],

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I am your constituent, and I am writing to ask you to support the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA), H.R. 1024/S. 424.

The UAFA seeks to fulfill the pledge of family unification under current U.S. immigration policy by adding the term "permanent partner" where the word "spouse" currently appears in the Immigration and Nationality Act.  This would allow American citizens and permanent residents the ability to sponsor their same-sex partner for immigration benefits.

As you may be aware, Americans in loving, same-sex, binational couples are forced to make heartbreaking choices to maintain their relationship, including leaving the United States to be with the person they love.

I am sure you will agree that it is unfair to force any American into exile, separating them from their family, friends and community.  The UAFA remains the only way to keep loving couples together, and I hope that you will cosponsor this bill.

Thank you for your time on this important matter. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]

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