Dear Supporters,
Currently same-sex couples cannot sponsor their partners for citizenship;
however, the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) would allow all American
citizens to offer this important family-building opportunity to their partners.
Until now same-sex couples have been separated because immigration does not
recognize their relationship, and they are forced to be apart. UAFA remedies
this injustice by encouraging family unification and strengthening the fabric
of the American family unit. The UAFA seeks to fulfill the promise of
family unification in the U.S. immigration system by extending immigration
eligibility to the foreign-born partners of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent
resident partners. UAFA will be introduced to Congress on February 13, 2009, so
act now as time is pressing!
How can you help?
There are several ways you can do your part to pass this
important legislation:
Go to ImmigrationEquality.org to find out how to take any one of
the following actions. The website is complete with talking points, sample letters, and FAQ's.
1. Write to Your Congressperson
Senator
Bill Nelson (D) 202-224-5274
Senator
Mel Martinez (R) 202-224-3041
Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R) 202-225-3931
Representative Debbie
Wasserman Schultz (D) 202-225-7931
3. Write to the Editor
4. Sign the Petition
5. Tell Your Story
Be one of the many supporters around the nation calling upon our
public servants to put justice and equality in its rightful place!
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