On Monday evening, HGTV’s hit series House Hunters International will profile the story of Ivan and Devin, a binational couples who previously lived in Washington, D.C., but have been forced abroad because of DOMA’s impact on LGBT couples.
“Ivan and Devin, built a life together in DC: they worked jobs they loved, shared their home with their beloved dog and exchanged wedding vows,” the show says on its site. “But when Ivan’s work visa expired, he had no other choice but to head back to his native Bogota, Colombia with his American husband, Devin, and their dog, Danger. Ivan’s mother is delighted her son is back home and has extended her indefinite hospitality, but the couple agrees it’s time to find their own digs. With few dog-friendly buildings, and an extensive wish-list, real estate agent, Sam Miller has his work cut out for him. But will he deliver the goods? Find out, when House Hunters International sets its sights on Bogota, Colombia.”
Ivan and Devin are one of countless couples who have been forced into exile because U.S. immigration law does not allow LGBT Americans to sponsor their foreign-born spouses for residency. Because of DOMA, couples are too often forced to choose between separation or living abroad. While 29 other countries recognizes LGBT couples for immigration purposes, the United States continues to deny equal immigration rights for those families.
House Hunters International airs at 10:30pm ET on Monday, August 13th on HGTV. Ivan and Devin’s story repeats again at 1:30am ET.
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HH International normally airs at 10:30 p.m., not 10.
Thanks, Lawrence. You are correct. The shows does air at 10:30. We’re updating the post to reflect the correct time.
Thanks for the update. I initially looked for the show at 10 pm and could not find it. I concluded that this was another example of my local market censoring gay content. I will look again at the 10:30 time slot. Thanks.
This is wonderful Immigration Equality!
Seriously needed!
It is also important to mention the life threatening dangers U.S citizens and their partners face in these countries. There are very little or no rights for LGBT people. Columbia and Venezuela fro example. The U.S embassies continue to deny visas to foreign partners of U.S citizens. Couples are being deceptively denied because of income. Embassies look to deny visas to same sex couples and it must stop.
Many thanks Immigration Equality.
It’s sad to think that some day that could happen to another couple. And our goverment doesn’t do anything to solve this problem and give us equal rights. It’s hard to make such a decision to move another country because you don’t have equal rights. I know this episode is gonna send a good message and make it clear that we need equality… Can’t wait to see it and I know it will make me cry lol
i`m trying to get my partner here i hope they don`t stop him from coming hear i love him but i`m on disability.
and he is working in the Philippines and i don`t get much i wish there is some one that can help us
plus the town where he lives is flooded so i don`t know how or what to do.
so if there is some one have info on who i can get in contack with
thank you
Leo