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"You can't get around the [U.S.] immigration system. We try to let people know that we didn't mess this up; we're not lazy or stupid; we tried to find an avenue to pursue, but there just isn't one..." Anji (last name withheld at her request) describes her situation from exile in Spain where she lives with her partner.

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Family, Unvalued - Discrimination, Denial, and the Fate of Binational Same-Sex Couples under U.S. Law

Mark and Philippe, John and Claire-Marie

Mark (pictured left) and his partner Philippe (not his real name) are living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania with their two adopted children John (5, pictured left) and Claire-Marie. Philippe, a French native, was on a specialty worker visa for a number of years when the visa expired due to term limitations. Philippe then transferred to a student visa and is now taking classes in order to remain in the country legally.