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Let My Partner Stay


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Because same-sex marriages are not recognized in the United States, certain marital benefits, like the advantage of permanent residency for a foreign born partner, are denied to bi-national spouses. This commonly results in the foreign partner being forced to leave the United States, and their loved ones, behind. Brittany and Joanna's story is one of thousands.
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23 responses // Let My Partner Stay

  • that's so sad and they are so cute.
    boo at american politics.
    lemonsun12
  • I hope more people see this and realize that civil unions and domestic partnerships are NOT the same as marriage.
    PoisonTheMonkey
  • I just saw this POD on tv and I felt their pain in my heart, It's so sad, how we GBLT people are treated in America. It's like, our money is good enough for this country but our emotional well being isn't.
    SisterSafetyPin
  • This does not make since at all.
    mark_monroe
  • interesting. and it was well put together.
    ashgallagher
  • THIS IS SO NICE AND I AGREE WITH ASHGALLAGHER IT WAS REALLY TRUELY WELL PUT TOGETHER.
    tashai
  • THEY HAVE BEAUTIFUL VOICES.
    tashai
  • Hey I'm glad you guys saw this video and liked it. This is Brittany, from the documentary. I'm finally going to NZ (in 17 days) and I can't freaking wait.

    In the meantime if anybody's interested, the song at the end of this vid is one of my originals. It can be downloaded for free at myspace.com/brittanykusserow and there are more songs available for purchasing, or just listening.

    Please check it out!
    brittars
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  • This is a heartbreaking pod! I am not gay but my mom is and I can't imagine her having to leave her country to be with the one she loves. My heart goes out to every gay couple going through this!!!!
    KarlitoMosquito
  • It is so sad that someone who wants to be here legally can not but we have tons of illegals who are here every day working all they want.
    shroomfairy
  • The song that she sings at the end of this pod is very beautiful. Did she write that? If so it is very moving and heart felt.
    Candina
  • Last night, my partner and I were at the hospital [for 10 hours] in the US. We are both from the US. I was relieved that I wasn't told to leave the ER room because I was not direct family, the respect that we got was a sigh of relief.

    Seeing this, reminds me of why I can understand how Michelle Obama said she was only now truly proud of this country. Many days I literally cry myself to sleep, because this land built around freedom is anything but in so many ways.
    kcfoxie
  • I feel like I just watched my life on this computer screen.
    The only difference is, I'm an Aussie... Not Kiwi. :)
    Tam11
  • Nice video!;)!
    Fabio & Nicola
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  • To brittars: This is a really touching story. It's horrible that you have to leave the US to be with the woman you love. But I'm glad that you'll be together again soon! Good luck in NZ!
    Ben_Franklin
  • Brittany and Joanna - what a moving story, like so many I've heard, like my own. Thanks for sharing it.

    Martha
    Living in exile with my wife Lin for 8 years
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    www.loveexiles.org
    love_exile
  • so sad that they have to be apart for so long and leave everything that they love just to be together. its beautiful that they share a love so strong that they are willing to give up everything for eachother. so sad that we as americans can be so close minded and stubbron. to me love is love regardless of the color of your skin or weather it be two girls or guys. i say to each its own. do what makes you happy. all we can hope for is in the end it will all work itself out. i wish them the best of luck in all that they do together.
    shae694202004
  • I was on the verge of tears for you two...
    slickshow
  • This really tugs at my heart string. I hope the day comes this country acknowledges gay/lesbian marriage.

    Good luck to the both of you!
    eco_girl
  • very touching story..its so sad how the US seems to fall behind other countries on granting rights to everyone...but I guess it is slowly progressing since Cali recently allowed it
    tarawr
  • Beautifully done. My boyfriend (of 4 years) and I were both circus performers before the economy and modern entertainment hurt the circus business (circusspace.com) so badly that most performers now stay home and get a job in town. My family stopped traveling before his did, and I remember having to wait several months for him to get off the road before I could see him. I dreaded hearing news of his family getting hired to perform on another show. I feel your pain. Love is worth it though : )
    sunkisthappy
  • Thank you for making this video! What's most heartbreaking about Brittany & Joanna's story is that they are not alone -- there are more than 35,000 same-sex binational couples in the US; many of whom await the same fate as shown in the video. In fact, many couples aren't "lucky" enough to have a country that values their relationship (like New Zealand) to welcome them.

    Please visit the website: http://www.out4immigration.org or our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Out4Immigration/12679459084
    to join a group that is raising awareness about same-sex binational couples in the US and offers support.

    Kathy
    Volunteer Media Coordinator
    Out4Immigration, kathy@out4immigration.org
    kazzadrask

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