Jim went to the Embassy this morning for his visa interview. He waited 3 hours, for the 3 minute interview. He was only asked 3 questions, and was told the children's visas would be available tomorrow morning at 9:00.
If ...
.... the approval had been on Monday, the interview could have taken place on Tuesday, he could have gotten the visas today, and been on the plane home tomorrow.
... the approval had been on Tuesday morning, the interview could have taken place on Tuesday afternoon, he could have gotten the visas today, and been on the plane home tomorrow.
... they could have asked him the 3 questions directly after approving the I600 on Tuesday afternoon, he could have gotten the visas today, and been on the plane home tomorrow.
... he could get the visas tomorrow morning at 7:00 rather than 9:00, he could be at the airport by 8:00, in time for the 10:30 flight home.
But ... God knew those "ifs" and still allowed the delays. So, we must wait ...
Now that Jim has been guaranteed the visas tomorrow morning, it's time to buy the plane tickets.
However ... THERE ARE ONLY 2 MORE SEATS AVAILABLE ON MONDAYS FLIGHT, rather than 3. (Jim has his reservation, but had to wait to get the children's reservations so that he wouldn't have to pay a high "change fee", which he is paying for his ticket changes.) There are, actually, seats available, but we would have to pay over $2,000 per seat since they only allow so many seats at the reduced rates.
Being that next week is the week before Easter, flights are booked solid. Sooo ... we still don't know when Jim and the kids might be able to make it home.
The wait continues .....
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Laurel,
ReplyDeleteI know you must be so frustrated. Just try to remember that God's timing is PERFECT and He must have a reason for the hold up on Jim and the kids' return. I am praying for all of you and so excited to know that they are coming home SOON!
Kim