Monday, December 10, 2018

Opong's immigration journey

August 2, 2016 - USCIS approved his petition (His petitioner is our mother.)

September 22, 2016 - His priority date

November 10, 2018 - His priority date became current.

November 13, 2018 - Received his interview letter thru email

November 26, 2018 - St Lukes appointment for his medical

December 4, 2018 - Interview at US embassy. My dad accompanied him. The consul requested for DNA testing between him and our mother. The reason is the age difference.

December 10, 2018 - Still waiting for the letter for DNA testing from US embassy. Mama needs that letter before she can start the process here in the US.

December 14, 2018 - DNA testing at DDC for Mama began. No letter arrived but instructions how the process is was emailed to petitioner so she brought the document to the DNA testing facility.
December 14, 2018 - DNA kit for Opong sent to Philippines

December 26, 2018 - DNA kit delivered to US embassy. I emailed them. They replied and told me to call St Lukes for scheduling. I did, and they scheduled him to take his swab on January 8, the earliest date they can give him.

January 8, 2019 - He flew to Manila for his swab taken.

January 10, 2019 - His DNA kit arrived back in the US

January 14, 2019 - Results were mailed to us and US embassy in Manila.

January 15, 2019 - US embassy emailed saying they have received the DNA results










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