There are three significant obstacles that are preventing Alex and Ali from living together as a couple:

1) Alex could get a visa to travel to Iran, but be in danger of being arrested, tortured, or even executed as homosexuality is against the law.

2) Getting Ali out of Iran is problematic, as Iran is very restrictive in allowing short term travel visas

3) Finding a place where both Alex and Ali can legally reside.  Since US immigration law does not recognize same-sex couples, Ali is not eligible to get a green card.  Thus, the best chance of Ali living in the US is to be granted asylum.

There are organizations who can help.  Left Brain/Right Brain Productions is excited to announce that Immigration Equality will be a social action partner for I am the Water, You are the Sea.  Immigration Equality provides critical legal counsel to clients, and advocates on Capitol Hill for compassionate and inclusive immigration reform.

LGBT people fleeing persecution from around the world call Immigration Equality for help.  Over the past three years, Immigration Equality and its pro bono partners have won asylum for 271 people – a 99% success rate.

You can help us reunite Alex and Ali, and get the film made by donating on Kickstarter.