S.1278-US-Uniting American Families Act

June 21, 2005

US SENATE—To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide a mechanism for United States citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for residence in the United States, and for other purposes.

Creates a status of permanent partner, which means an individual 18 years of age or older who—

is in a committed, intimate relationship with another individual 18 years of age or older in which both parties intend a lifelong commitment;
is financially interdependent with that other individual;
is not married to or in a permanent partnership with anyone other than that other individual;
is unable to contract with that other individual a marriage cognizable under this Act; and
is not a first, second, or third degree blood relation of that other individual.

— and allows a permanent partner to be sponsored by a U.S. citizen or permanent resident on the same basis as a husband or wife.

Resources

Same as: H.R.3006
Sponsors:
- Rep. Leahy, Patrick J. - VT
- Cosponsors (9)
Bill Text:
- Introduced HTML Format PDF Format
Congressional Actions:
- Current Status
- 06/21/2005 - Introductory Remarks (CR S6917)
- 06/21/2005 - Introduced; Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (CR S617-6919)

Posted by Stephen J. Hyland at June 21, 2005 9:15 AM

Comments

I'd like to know the number of co-sponsors in the senate and congress necessary to pass the act.
I'd also like to know how long you suppose will be the process til it gets to the president's office.

Is there any other way an american could sponsor their partner?

thanks,

shanon

Posted by: shannon guimaraesat August 4, 2005 3:55 PM