I am a U.S. citizen who is in a relationship with a same sex partner from another country, how can we stay together in the United States?
Unfortunately, current U.S. immigration law does not recognize same-sex relationships. Thus there is nothing you can do to help your partner remain in the United States. Immigration law in the U.S. is based largely on the principle of family unity; most people get “green cards” through close family relationships with citizens and residents. If this is not an option, the other means to remain in the United States permanently are by winning asylum, by winning the diversity visa lottery or through employer sponsorship. Some foreign nationals from countries where they have suffered or may suffer persecution because of their sexual orientation, transgender identity, or HIV-positive status, may be able to obtain asylum in the United States. Please see Asylum Seekers for more information. The diversity visa lottery allows foreign nationals from countries that are under-represented in U.S. immigration to apply for a “green card” provided they have a high school degree or equivalent work experi
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