Charlene Xiaolan K.Understand American Culture Like Americans Do: A PlaylistI wanted to understand American culture more intuitively. My American friends made me this “Welcome to America” list. What do you…Apr 3, 20201Apr 3, 20201
Charlene Xiaolan K.US Green Card Interview ExperienceStatus Adjustment from K-1 Fiancé Visa was approved!Mar 4, 20201Mar 4, 20201
Charlene Xiaolan K.How We Prepared for I-485 Application (Steps After US K-1 Visa)Even before we started our K-1 visa journey back in August, 2018, we had been hearing scary stories about how slow the process could be…Mar 2, 20201Mar 2, 20201
Charlene Xiaolan K.How I Packed for My Move to the US. (K-1 Visa Journey)If you are preparing for the US K-1, please also refer to my previous post on our experience with abundant templates and tips for K-1…Mar 2, 2020Mar 2, 2020
Charlene Xiaolan K.How to Write Wedding Vows. Lessons I’ve Learned.I remember everything about our wedding day so vividly and I love every moment of it. However, if there was one thing I wish I had done a…Jan 10, 2020Jan 10, 2020
Charlene Xiaolan K.We Got My K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa Approved within 8 Months!Mike and I have been in a long distance relationship for about two years. I am a Chinese citizen living in South Korea and he is American…Apr 26, 2019Apr 26, 2019
Charlene Xiaolan K.Tips on Language LearningChinese is my mother tongue, both Mandarin and Shanghai dialect. I speak English and Korean fluently and understand a fair amount of…Oct 20, 20186Oct 20, 20186
Charlene Xiaolan K.Chinese Expressions Loved by an American (2) — “Don’t act like a guest.”After the first article in the series, I got a lot of encouragement from friends and colleagues. (Thank you guys!) Some also shared their…Aug 25, 2018Aug 25, 2018
Charlene Xiaolan K.Korean “Noonchi” and Its Chinese Equivalent DemystifiedPeople with some understanding of Korean culture, from foreigners living in Korea like me to businessmen ever dealing with partners in…Aug 12, 2018Aug 12, 2018
Charlene Xiaolan K.Chinese Expressions Loved by an American (1)I am a native Chinese speaker. My American boyfriend, Mike, is learning Chinese so he can talk with my family. Naturally, I am more than…Aug 11, 2018Aug 11, 2018