So I was home today with my mom, who was visiting to keep me company after I had a little minor surgery. I got a phone call from a man with an accent. A little hard to understand until it sunk in … HE WAS FROM THE KAZAKHSTAN EMBASSY and he informed me that my dossier had cleared the consulate. (WAY earlier than expected!)

More dancing to a joyful tune! (Literally, this time, with my mom as dancing partner). It actually cleared yesterday, but they emailed it to my work email and I wasn’t there. This was so much better, though, to share it with my mom.

I’m approved. It’s all so real now.