First approval

First it was more than a year.

Then it was 1-6 months but at least the files were being reviewed.

Now, today, we have the first of our approvals.  Exactly one week after being transferred to the California office, I got an email saying that the gov't has approved my family's applications for immigration. 

There are still a few more steps, but this was the biggest hurdle.  The first of the four files (one for each family member) was approved last night.  I'm expecting the other three today or Monday.  

That little light at the end of the dark tunnel just got really really bright.

Thank you everyone for your prayers.  Now, to get them here by Easter......