We have had more delay with Yulia's passport. The new national ID number they issued her last week was not valid when they tried to use it to apply for her international passport, so they had to correct that mistake and wait 24 hours for it to get into the system. Even expediting the passport would take until Tuesday or Wednesday. They know that we are to get the other two passports today (Saturday) so they said that they will try to have it for us on Monday.
The really good news is that USCIS in Omaha approved the I-600s yesterday and sent an expedited cable to the National Visa Center in New Hampshire and a copy to the Embassy in Kiev. Since it was after 5:00 pm in New Hampshire when she sent it, NVC will probably forward it to Kiev on Monday. She will be out of the office on Monday so she called us for the information for lines 16 through 27 and filled them in over the phone so she could complete it before she left for the day. The approval took two days from the time she received it.
So, depending on the actual timing of the passport for Yulia, we should leave for home late next week. Now we need to start getting things organized and begin packing.
The really good news is that USCIS in Omaha approved the I-600s yesterday and sent an expedited cable to the National Visa Center in New Hampshire and a copy to the Embassy in Kiev. Since it was after 5:00 pm in New Hampshire when she sent it, NVC will probably forward it to Kiev on Monday. She will be out of the office on Monday so she called us for the information for lines 16 through 27 and filled them in over the phone so she could complete it before she left for the day. The approval took two days from the time she received it.
So, depending on the actual timing of the passport for Yulia, we should leave for home late next week. Now we need to start getting things organized and begin packing.
4 comments:
Sounds like you are keeping your spirits up in the notorious latter stages of the process. I don't think I've heard of anyone who didn't face trials at the end. It just wouldn't be Ukraine!
It has been inspiring to follow this journey. I recently finished reading John Piper's book "Don't Waste Your Life," and see the hard truth of that book being lived out in your mission.
We rejoice with you!
that is good news! When in Ukraine there always seems to be surprises around every corner, but soon you will be home! We continue to pray for you and hope to see you in a week or so!!
You're almost there...and I'm hoping that we're right behind you. Maddie's passport may be ready as early as Tuesday. I hope so..I want to be home in time for the Super Bowl! :)
Finally!!! You were in Odessa long enough!
I told the Embassy officials to start your paperwork as you requested :) Actually the Embassy part was the easiest for us!
You are in my thoughts and prayers as you are finishing the remaining paperwork. Hopefully you'll be home by the end of next week!
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