We write to you from snow-covered and cold Minneapolis. We hope you are warm and encouraged by upcoming visits with family and loved ones during this festive time of year.
We want to pass along a few updates. First, after consultation with our lawyer, we have withdrawn our appeal. Our chances of success with those efforts were minimal based on historical precident. However, we have filed Hoa’s adjustment of status, which could potentially allow her to obtain her Green Card and subsequently resolve our immigration issues. This effort gives us great hope that at last we will be able to go about our lives freely and as we intend.
In addition to our case, please consider signing the following American Families United petition. The petition is an effort to reform the waiver system that currently separates families of U.S. citizens. For far too many minor violations, the immigration system’s only response is long-term or even permanent bars against admission to the United States. Hoa and I still face such bar with her current deportation order. Click on this link to sign a petition and read more. Please pass it along to all who might be interested.
In order to support this effort, we are hosting a fundraiser at our house for a local food shelf and American Families United (AFU) on December 19, 2009. Please attend if you are able, donate to AFU and/or your local food shelf. You can find out more about this event via Facebook.
We want to thank you for your encouragement concern! Although our situation is not resolved, we find continued strength in your support.
Happy Holidays,
Dan and Hoa
I hope you can get the adjustment of your status, Hoa, and then get a Green Card. This sounds hopeful!
I am so glad you are out of that jail and at home with Dan! I hope your Christmas is wonderful and that you get good news soon on your case.
I still think of you often and pray for a good resolution!
Kathi