Our coordinator was able to pick up the "visa packet" the Wed after I600 approval. I have no idea exactly what is in this packet but I'm told it's just more things to fill out and a list of what is needed for the interview day. Once that packet was picked up, we could begin emailing the Consular Section for an interview date. Originally they said it would be approximately 2 months, then a follow up email said 1 month. Our date is half way between these: 6 1/2 weeks out (I know, I'm a little late getting this posted)== June 21st.
What does this mean? Well, they will continue the orphan investigation and our coordinator will work on her passport. At this date, the coordinator will go in with her and possible any family members and turn in the packet/passport/etc. A brief (5 minutes= $100 I'm told) medical will be done and then they will hopefully approve her Visa! This should be the magical day we know exactly when she can come home. Our appointment is on a Tuesday, they only issue Visas on Fridays. We are praying we will be told the Visa will be ready on June 24th, but for reasons not all known they will sometimes say it will be ready the next Friday or even the next. So, in reality it could still be a couple weeks after that appointment but please pray that it is not!!!
Ideally we would have liked to attend the final interview process, but it's too risky not knowing for sure if her visa will be issued that week or next. Flights are $2200-2500 throughout June/July (I know, ouch) right now so we have to be as conservative as possible.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
New pic!
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| showing her cousin, Prince |
Monday, May 2, 2011
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