. >> congressman jerry natler proposing a change in the law that would give homosexual couples the same immigration protection as heterosexual couples. >> i think that it is very important that we have a comprehensive immigration reform that it be comprehensive. >> reporter: groups estimate that 36,000 couples would benefit from it. although some states allow same sex union federal law does not allow these to allow immigration sponsorship to their partners. >> opponents say this is a political agenda. >> immigration is a right. there are millions of americans who would love the right or the privilege of bringing a loved one into the country. but that's not the way our immigration laws are written. >> these two men his visa runs out november 22nd. so they know unless the new provision passes christmas will either be spent alone or together outside the united states. >> the thing for me is we have everything we need here. >> a middle class life, a dog and a loving relationship. but for now, no guarantee that they can all stay together. >>> a man suspected of slashing tires on more than 10