The fingerprint appointments are here!!!!!!!!!
However, since this is our adoption journey, it's not happening smoothly. We're scheduled for Dec. 6th at 9:00 (T) and 10:00 (B) in Jackson, MS. Here's the hitch: Brian is suppose to be in Dallas for a CenturyTel staff meeting. This is one of the biggest days of the year for Brian and him not being there is not good.
Here's how my afternoon went: I called Brian and excitedly told him we received our notice and then became stressed when he told me the dilemma. I spent the next 45 minutes trying to reach someone at the USCIS office to see if we could reschedule. Since it only took 3 1/2 months to get the fingerprint appointment, I was sure they'd be more than happy to accomodate us (this was typed very sarcastically). Also, since a phone number is attached to the fingerprint notice, you'd think you'd be able to talk to someone....you'd be wrong. I gave up trying to actually talk to someone and e-mailed the immigration officer we're working with explaining what was going on and asking if we could reschedule. Since LA USCIS has such a high reputation for customer service, I knew she'd more than happy to help (also typed very sarcastically). Then...wonder of wonders happened...the immigration officer called me at home and let me know we could go in Dec. 12th to be fingerprinted. Plus...she was friendly. Plus...she said to try to walk in on Nov. 30th since we're going through Jackson that day. I called Brian and let him know the news and shared how nice the immigration officer was. Here's a perk of Brian's job....Brian's boss had Mary Landrieu call immigration and put in a good word for us. It does pay to have friends in high places, doesn't it?
Brian's boss did tell Brian he could use the company plane and fly to Jackson to be fingerprinted and then fly back to the meeting in Dalls if we had to be there on Dec. 6th. Since she's willing to lend the plane for a fingerprint appointment, think we could get it for an adoption trip????
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