Dear Family, Friends and Supporters:
As you know, yesterday was our Green Card Interview with USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services), under the Department of Homeland Security. After weeks of preparation and excitement, we left the interview without a firm answer. The officer representing the U.S. government, was unable to make a decision because he did not have our case file. Apparently, at the time of our interview, our file was in transit from the National Benefits Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. He did say that everything looks fine, but he will have to wait to review our file. This could take a week or two, with a decision following quickly, or within 3 months. Overall, we take this as a positive sign. Although, it did not bring us the result we were looking for, no negative action was taken against us.
If we do receive Hoa’s Green Card, then the final step will be to request a removal of the deportation order from the judge upon the grounds that Hoa has attained Long-term Permanent Residency through the granting of her “Green Card”. Our lawyer is optimistic and does not believe we will be denied at this point. However, we still have the deportation order to contend with, so we hope that Hoa will not be deported in the coming days/weeks. Deportation seems unlikely however, as we have come so far since Hoa’s incarceration last August with her subsequent release on October 21st. Plus, we are realistic people, but want to think as positively as possible about our situation.
Aside from this chaos, Hoa and I try to lead fairly normal lives. I continue to enjoy the remodeling business, and Hoa continues to fill her time with volunteering opportunities, as she is not currently allowed to work. We are enjoying the signs of spring here in Minneapolis as the grass greens and evening walks can become routine again.
Most importantly, we thank you for your continued love, prayers and support. It means a great deal to us to know that we were not alone in the interview, but supported in many ways from many places.
We will keep you posted and we look forward to the day when our updates, rather than this website, will be via email, facebook and Christmas cards.
Dan and Hoa
I’m encouraged, as I know many others are, that you’re currently at this point in the process and things are definitely looking positive for you!
Thanks for the update – many people have been wondering what the status of your case was. Keeping my fingers crossed!
Amy
I sincerely hope that your life will return to normal sometime in the near future.
You two rock. You have managed to handle this struggle with dignity and poise, and that is something that I greatly respect.
Hoa and Dan,
Sorry the interview did not provide you with a definitive answer as to your green card status, Hoa! Thanks for the update, and know you’re both in my thoughts and prayers!
Thank you both for the update. We continue to think of you, advocate for action and reform, and pray for you and your families.
God willing everything will be fine. They will approve your Green Card, since you two have a legitimate marriage.
My prayers are with you.
Good things come the patient.
Thank you all for your concern and encouragement! We really appreciate your continued support.