15 episodes
The Immigrant Fiancé Dan Gooding
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Falling in love is just the start of a long journey when one lives in the US and the other elsewhere. This podcast follows the K1 or Fiancé Visa journey, the move to America and then the Adjustment of Status process for getting a Green Card. Hear personal stories and expert views on what to expect along the way.Your host Dan Gooding has been on this journey since 2020, having met his husband in Spain in 2018. He's a journalist from the UK now living in New York City.
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One year in New York City
August 18th marks one year living in New York City as an immigrant. I wanted to share my thoughts on reaching this milestone with you all.
The Immigrant Fiancé journey goes on, so I'll talk to you more soon about the process.
Thank you for being with me on this ride.
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Fingerprints, evidence & interviews: Getting the Green Card
It's been a while, but welcome back to The Immigrant Fiancé!
This episode is all about your interactions with USCIS after applying for Adjustment of Status: the biometrics appointment and Green Card interview.
Thank you as always to my interviewees, I am very grateful for their help!
As promised in the episode, here are some links to advice on the interview:
AllLaw
Boundless Immigration
Immigration Help
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Life in Limbo: Waiting for the Green Card
Immigrant fiancés open up about waiting some more, this time for Adjustment of Status. We talk about the impact this undefined time has.
Thank you to Dean, Charlie, Stacey, Peter and Kirstie for being so open with me.
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What an immigration lawyer really thinks
In our tenth episode, we're sitting down with Charles Kuck, an immigration lawyer who has worked in the field for three decades.
Dan spoke to him about adjustment of status, the situation USCIS and immigrants find themselves in today and what the future holds for K1 visa holders seeking a green card.
You can find Charles on Twitter here and his website here.
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Resident Alien: Adjust your status
After the joy of getting married, it's the joy of more paperwork to endure!
As a K1 Visa holder, once you are married, well, the process begins again effectively.
In this episode we talk you through the Adjustment of Status paperwork, hearing from those who have been through it and an immigration lawyer for his take on the process.
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USCIS - Adjustment of Status page - includes list of items to submit & forms
USCIS - Green Card overview
USCIS - Form I-485
I-94 form
AoS advice
VisaNation K1 AoS
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Let's Get Married!
It's finally time to get married, after arriving in the USA on the K1 Fiancé Visa.
This time, Dan shares his story, we'll meet a new Immigrant Fiancé called Dean and hear from familiar voices about their wedding experiences.
As ever, you can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ImmigrantFiance. Thank you so much to those who have so far shared their stories for this podcast!
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Customer Reviews
Informative and interesting!
Had a great time listening - looking forward to more episodes :)