Journey Complete

[MrsAmera 41]

Many of my friends on Facebook know however just thought I would share that our Visa Journey is done. Today my husband had his oath ceremony, 5 years and 6 months after our initial application for his visa. In some ways it's hard to believe it's been so long and in others amazing we've come this far and can close this chapter of our lives. I can't wait to box up all the immigration paperwork and hide it away where I don't have to deal with it anymore!!! The ceremony itself was nice - about 24 people from like 15 countries. The officer was nice, it was a MUCH different experience than we've ever had in that building! Our son (6 year old) went with and the officer asked him if he would like to lead the pledge of alliegance. He got to go up in front with her and have his name called out and then do the Pledge. Very very exciting and memorable for him. I teared up a little during the ceremony because it was very moving. The officer also made it a point to point out that becoming an American is in no way asking anyone to give up who they are, where they come from and what they've been through but rather she hoped they would contribute their experiences to those Americans who have yet to experience the things they have. IT was a very nice speech. I was a little disapointed with how the names were called out and certificates handed out esp. since it was such a small group. Very fast and informal.

That's my last report on immigration Best of luck to everyone in whatever stage of the process you're at!

[~PalmTreeGurl~ 154]

Mabrookalations to your hubby!!!

[SweetHome_Alabama 5]

GREAT NEWS!!!! Congratulations. Thanks for sharing your excitement with us at VJ. Its good to hear there are successful marriages.

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

Congrats! Cute story!

[Staashi 371]

Congrats to your family! I know for us it was such a relief. So nice to be able to say "Adios" to La Migra.

[mrs.fraij 0]

That really great! Congrats

[And_Sam 44]

Congratulations on your hubby taking his oath! That must be an amazing feeling to watch and experience! How proud you must have felt having your son leading the pledge of Allegiance for your husband's ceremony too!

Awesome, Awesome, AWESOME!

[Mithra 1,185]

Congrats!

[MrsAmera 41]

Yes honestly having our son participate was so cool for him! My husband was surprised too because he hadn't hear the officer talking to him. We printed a bunch of pictures so he can take them to school tomorrow and share with his class about his experience. My husband volunteers as a parent-reader Monday mornings in his classroom too so the teacher asked him to talk to the class about becoming an American.

[Mithra 1,185]

Aww that is a really cute idea! Your husband sounds like a great guy and very involved dad.

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

That's really sweet. I can remember back in 3rd grade I had a "boyfriend" Paul from the UK. He gave me a gold bracelet in Science class and we lasted about "a week and a half" as far as 3rd grade couples go. But later that year I remember I was impressed when before the entire 3rd grade assembly he was standing there with his certificate and being presented to us as a newly naturalized citizen. I hadn't realized he was from the UK before that.

[JeanneVictoria 55]

Congratulations again to your husband!!! His pictures are great!! :thumbs:

Wael's is right around the corner and i'm so excited for him!

[~Jackie~ 30]

Congratulations!

Jackie & Ibrahim

[Ban Hammer 13,590]

congrats!

[FaithfulandTrue 6]

Congratulations!!!!! That is such wonderful news!!!