10 December 2007

"Decision Made"

Thus sayeth the Citizenship and Immigration website. Meaning Poppet's visa has been issued.

Hurray !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The big question is: Will it arrive in Addis in the diplomatic pouch this coming Friday (or Monday)?

I contacted my MP's office this morning (before knowing the Decision had been Made) asking if he could do anything to give the CIC a nudge... Then informed them of the CIC website news, noting that it was no longer a question of "what's the status?" but rather "get that visa in the pouch!!!"

His staffer just called to inform me that they received news that the visa was being printed up today, and they will send an e-mail to the office in Nairobi asking them to ensure it gets in this week's pouch.

So now you know - MPs CAN get things done!

So it seems I may not need to worry about the "not finalizing files as usual" (=slow-down?) at the High Commission.

I won't know for 100% certain that the visa has indeed actually arrived in Addis until after we're there ourselves - but I now am very optimistic that all will work out as it should.

5 comments:

Danielle said...

YAAAAA!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is going to be FANTASTIC to be able to spend Christmas with Poppet in Ethiopia! Sooo happy for you!!!

Anonymous said...

What wonderful news! It must be such a relief to know that you will be meeting your son when you had hoped to. Enjoy your trip!!

Mamato2 said...

YES!!!

Anonymous said...

This is MOST PROMISING news!
Fa La La La La!

Sebrina Wilson said...

So excited for you!!!!

On a side note.. I did receive your "comment" and I am working on a reply to you :)

Have a wonderful journey!!!!