TRACK II - FAMILY This session will look at creative alternatives for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals and couples who are unable to take advantage of U.S. immigration laws because their relationships are not recognized by law. It will explore issues that arise in family-based petitions where the LGBT family does not fit the mold. The session will also address transgender marriage issues and options in immigrating abroad. The Defense of Marriage Act and Its Impact on Immigration Family-Based and Employment-Based Options Nonimmigrant Visa Options and Dual Intent B Visas - Conflict Between DOS and DHS Difficult Family Petitions that Arise When Same-Sex Marriage Is Not Recognized Transsexual Spouses and Immigration The Uniting American Families Act Options Abroad Q&A Noemi E. Masliah, Sharon Dulberg, Christopher Nugent