Perspective matters. It changes viewpoints, often by rendering the abstract concrete. The immigration perspective-shift also happens this way.
In our business we hear a version like this: A U.S. citizen comes in for a consultation and says, “I’m not in favor of illegal immigration, but…. I want to know what I can do to help my Consuela.” Then we hear about the trusted nanny / housekeeper / ranch-worker, etc. who’s “like a member of the family. We want to get her legal. What do we do to help?”
3 Ways DOMA Hinders Immigration Benefits
4 Steps To Start Making Things Better
DOMA, the Defense Of Marriage Act, treats a U.S. citizen’s same-sex spouse as a legal stranger. DOMA ‘s Section 3 defines marriage as between one man and one woman. Many immigration benefits available to married heterosexual couples are denied to same-sex married couples.
7 Facts Immigration Won’t Disclose If They Come To Your Home With An Administrative Warrant. If Immigration and Customs Enforcement comes to your home with an immigration warrant, it doesn’t have the power you might think it does.
