Tunamshukuru Mungu. (We thank God)

We have jumped the 9 month queue and Tino's visa is being processed RIGHT NOW!!

This what magic occurred all within the time I loaded the pictures below:
1.) I pressed "Upload"
2.) I went upstairs to get the phone number of the Congress representative who has been advocating my case. (I had asked my doctor to write another more urgent letter regarding the "High Risk" aspect of my stressful pregnancy. I wanted to call and see if we could add it to the current application they are reviewing for expediting. (I had already sent in one letter, but because it simply said that the situation stressed me out, and wasn't a matter of 'Life or Death' (isn't it tho?) I was told that the chances of my visa being processed quickly were not good. They gave me until around next September.)
3.) While upstairs, I missed a call from Tino.
4.) Called him back. It is 11.30 pm his time, and he's never sounded so down. He just called to say good night, wondering if I had any good news. I told him the baby is healthy and I am happy and missing him, and haven't given up trying to get him here.
5.) Carlos (the congress rep.) called me and told me he had good news and bad news:
They were going to expedite the visa, but had to do a background check on Tino first which could take anywhere from 2 weeks to over a month. I cried with joy and tried to ask intelligent questions.
6.) I called Tino back and told him, he may not be here for the birth, but at least when I go back to Tanzania, we all be able to come home together! He laughed and sent me kisses.
7.) Carlos calls me back (pictures are still uploading, it is like minute 4 now.)
He says that the background check was easier than they thought, and I simply need to wait for the next packet of information to arrive from the Department of Homeland Security. (This will include documents assuring financial stability, but luckily, I think they take co-sponsors, since I am obviously, not quite there as a massage therapist. I thank him.
8.) Photos uploaded and I thank god (thats right) and write to tell you all.


(This is a miracle. I hoped and tried but no one thought it would work! I just got this email:
*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On January 15, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.


Sincerely,


The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)