Longtime couple faces immigration dilemma because they're gay
The reindeer candlesticks are on the mantel, the bar is stocked with vodka, and decorations festoon the snug Alexandria, Virginia, townhouse where Eric Nelson and his Russian partner are celebrating their 11th Christmas holiday together. Their love transcends cultures; now it just has to survive U.S. law. That's because Nelson's partner, Andrei, is a man living here on a work visa. If Andrei were a woman, Nelson could marry him and sponsor him for permanent U.S. residency. With that route closed, Andrei might have no way to stay in the country when his visa expires in two years. They may move to France to stay together.
Washington Post
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