Partial DOMA Repeal-How does it work?

If a Partial DOMA Repeal is passed, here's how U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents can sponsor their same-sex partner for immigration:

1. If you and your partner are already in an officially recognized relationship(marriage/civil union/domestic partnership), you'd now enjoy the same federal benefits as a straight couple, including immigration rights;

2. If you and your partner are currently in the U.S. but not in any officially recognized relationship(marriage/civil union/domestic partnership), you can go to any state that grants such unions and enter into any of the aforementioned union. Even if your home state doesn't recognize your union, the Federal Government will do and thus granting you all the federal benefits such as immigration;

3. If you or your partner are not in the U.S. nor in any kind of officially recognized union, there's still the option called the K1 visa, which allows U.S. citizens to bring their fiancé(e) into the country, yes, this is the notorious "mail order bride" visa, but one of the 1100+ federal rights we'd enjoy if the partial repeal is passed. After your fiancé(e) enters the country, you'd need to follow the steps mentioned in No.2.