US Immigration Issues

The Lesbian & Gay Immigration Rights Task Force
"The Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force (LGIRTF) is a coalition of immigrants, attorneys and other activists that addresses the widespread discriminatory impact of immigration laws on the lives of lesbians, gay men and people with HIV through education, outreach and advocacy and by providing legal services, information, referrals, and support." Their site hasn't been updated in a while, but I believe this organization is still active.

Immigration Equality
The Los Angeles branch of the LGIRTF (above), Immigration Equality is a social, support & political advocacy group for the LGBT community dealing with immigration. You'll find the latest news about the issues, helpful resources, and stories about couples that have been affected by unfair immigration policies.

Human Rights Campaign
Large organization fighting for gay and lesbian issues. This is one of the largest gay and lesbian organisations.

American Civil Liberties Union
I don't agree with everything the ACLU does, but they are strongly in our camp on this issue and they are an important group. I donate regularly.

Permanent Partners Immigration Act
Read some more information about the bill that may never get passed.

Love Exiles
Fighting for the rights of bi-national couples worldwide.

Immigrating To Canada

An Immigrant's Essential Guide to Canada - Great Site!
Articles, tips, FAQs, forums, interview questions, citizenship tests... This is an exhaustive site for both new and prospective immigrants to Canada.

Citizenship & Immigration Canada
The official Canadian immigration web site. You'll find a mountain of information and can download all of the forms and publications you need.

Citizenship & Immigration Canada Self Assessment Tool
Online tool that helps determine if you have enough points to qualify for immigration to Canada.

Smith - Hughes Barristers & Solicitors
The attorney we used to handle our case. Their site has lots of useful information. If you decide to use an attorney, I highly recommend them.

LEGIT - The Lesbian & Gay Immigration Task Force - Canada
"LEGIT/ICGL is an all-volunteer organization that provides Canadian immigration information and support to same-sex partners. Since 1991 we have worked to end discrimination of same-sex partners in the Immigration Act." Legit

Luke's Quest For Canadian Immigration
Very thorough site about one gay man's quest to immigrate to Canada to live with his Canadian permanent resident partner. Lots of detail!

Immigration.Ca
Law offices of Colin Singer. Lots of information about the new regulations.

Ambrose, Pinsky
Online immigration services company with a very informative site and helpful links.

Zandi, Kurzfeld & Associates
Immigration lawyers based in Toronto, Ontario.

Border Connections
British Columbia based immigration consultants with extensive immigration information on their website. Offering a free phone consultation.

Information About Canada

Equal Marriage For Same Sex Couples
Excellent site with information and resources related to same sex marriage.

365Gay.com
Toronto based news and information website covering gay and lesbian issues.

Carolyn's Canadian Immigration Information
A nice site with a thorough overview of life in Canada.

Government of Canada's 'About Canada' Site
An excellent resource for information about this great country. History, arts, culture, climate, economy, environment... they're all covered.

Relocate Canada
A real estate oriented web site with information about several Canadian communities and detailed information about buying a home in Canada.

CIA Factbook Profile Of Canada
Statistical look at Canada by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency.

The Canadian Resource Page
Many links to infomation about Canada.

Toronto Immigration Contacts
Since I reside in Toronto, I decided to put up some links to some of the local attorneys and consultants whose ads I've seen. I don't know these people and I can't recommend them, you'll have to contact them for information. Please note that even if you are moving to Toronto, you don't have to use an attorney in Toronto. We used Rob Hughes of Smith & Hughes who is located in Vancouver.

Ferreira-Wells Immigration Services
Not attorney's, but immigration consultants. I've seen their ads in one of the local gay and lesbian papers called Xtra. Their site has some useful information, as well.

Robert Israel Blanshay - Barrister & Solicitor
Toronto based attorney offering immigration services. Detailed information available on his site.

Michale Battista - Barrister & Solicitor
Voted Best Lawyer by Xtra, Toronto's Gay & Lesbian newspaper, Michael has assisted Canada's national LGBT equality group EGALE in lobbying the Canadian government to extend immigration rights to same-sex couples, and represents Amnesty International in human rights litigation.

Sunny Newcomer
New Immigrant Landing & Settlement Services in Toronto.

A Seaton Dream B&B
A great Bed & Breakfast in the heart of the Toronto. If you need accomodations in Toronto, you can't do better than this amazing B&B in Cabbage Town. Its run by two gay men that will do everything in their power to make your stay enjoyable.

Toronto Real Estate
If you choose Toronto as your destination in Canada, contact our friend Alan for help with finding and purchasing your new home.

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