U.S. Visas for Same-Sex Spouses

[Russ_of_Tokyo]

I just received the latest newsletter from the American Ambassy in Tokyo and noticed the following:

U.S. Visas for Same-Sex Spouses

Effective immediately, U.S. embassies and consulates can accept visa applications filed on behalf of same-sex spouses.*Visas for same-sex spouses, please visit travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/frvi_6036.html

I thought this should be brought to the attention of a wider audience.

 

[Stillsosola]

That is so unfair here my lawful spouse cant get a visa into the us but same sex spouses can shameful

 

[marbear303]

That is so unfair here my lawful spouse cant get a visa into the us but same sex spouses can shameful/QUOTE

Me and my husband became MAN and WIFE in 2006 and he was deported in 2007 not being able to come back for 10 years, it saddens me as well,  but we must look at the bigger picture and pray that the sacrement of marriage be honored and protected in the country we love so much.   

  
 †Our Father who art in heaven,
  Hallowed be thy name
  Thy kingdom come,
  thy will be done, on earth
  as it is in heaven,
  Give us this day our daily bread
  and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive
  those who tresspass against us.
  Lead us not into temptation
  And deliver us from evil
  Amen. †

 

[VanSensei]

Exactly. All some people want to do is start a new life in the United States, which from what I’ve seen as the product of immigrants, is not easy at times and very commendable of them to do.

 

[marbear303]

It says they can apply.
It doesn’t mean they will get it. They’d be under the same scrutiny as a heterosexual spouse.
This is a lawful spouse, too, though…just like yours. This is not illegal or unlawful.

I assume your spouse can apply, too?

.

No, he cannot, but who am I to question? I know when I made a mistake and I read it wrongg. This is not a place to bicker. God bless†
M