I need to give a huge shoutout to DU member DFW RE: My wife's Green Card Application

[AZLD4Candidate]

As some of you know, the NVC rejected my marriage certificate from China, all but ending my wife's chance a green card.

DFW sent me a private message and put me in contact with the proper people. Now, I have a powerful Washington elected official personally overseeing the case and making sure everything is done to fast track my wife here.

He was extremely upset and offended at what SEATAC did to my wife on February 27th and, after researching the details, is upset our documents were denied.

DFW made this happen because he put the wheels in motions and words cannot express how grateful and indebted I am to him. And, if all this happens, how indebted to the elected official I am, even though I will be told it is just his job.

My political campaign is still suspended until she gets here, but she has ordered me to see it through to end when she arrives. So, the second my wife is through immigration at LAX, my candidacy for Arizona State Representative for LD4 is back on with renewed vigor.

When that happens, I ask DU to help support this social studies teacher to flip a D+13 district back to the Democrats, as the odious Republican freshman won by only 2400 votes. Let's turn Arizona Blue!

Again, thank you so much, DFW.

[hlthe2b]

1. Wonderful story! Happy for all concerned and big kudos to DFW!

[blm]

2. 🤞🏽

[Irish_Dem]

78. Congratulations! I am so happy for you and your wife.

Such great news.

[abqtommy]

3. I nominate DUer DFW for The Hero Of The Day Award!

[Jarqui]

26. +!

This story really bothered me.

It touched a nerve. Reminded me of my first immigration fight for a couple in the early 1970s - took years to win.

Thank you, DFW!

[al bupp]

29. I second the nomination! /nt

[Irish_Dem]

79. Should at least be DU HERO OF THE MONTH.

[blm]

90. 🥇

[Hassin Bin Sober]

4. Wow. That's great news!

[Biophilic]

5. Whopee. ASLD4CAndidate. I hope everything goes forward as should.

I was so distressed by your earlier post, but didn't know a thing to do to help you. I'm so glad DFW stepped in to right what was obviously a totally wrong deal. Here's hoping every thing goes the right way for you and your wife.

[ornotna]

6. Stand up guy

Here's to DFW.

And one for your wife too

[Nevilledog]

7. DFW

[crickets]

8. Great news!! Good job, DFW. 🌻

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. DFW is a good real-life friend to both my husband and myself.

I just want to attest that he is the kind of person that, if he can do something to help, he WILL.

Smart, literate (and in many languages yet!) with great skill and diplomacy.

You could not ask for a better friend! I am thrilled that he is helping you, but I am not at all surprised.

I look forward to your wife's arrival, and to you resuming your candidacy!

[AZLD4Candidate]

12. You know that cold shver you get when stress leaves the body and you can relax

I got that after I spoke to the elected official.

I am now cautiously optimistic.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. I sure do! I'm so happy for you and your wife! DFW is a fantastic guy! ♥

Here's a photo:

From L to R: My husband, a German camera repair person, and DFW!

[renate]

91. I always love seeing your sweetness and kindness, and DFW's humor and life stories

It’s lovely to see this picture! Thank you!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

99. Thanks for your lovely comments, my dear renate! And, You're welcome! ♥

[Ellipsis]

10. This why I love this place.

Best to you and "spousie."

[Diamond_Dog]

11. DFW is a great guy!

I’m so happy he was able to help you!

[lastlib]

93. So AWESOME to have great people like him on here!

He is one of my favorite DUers!

& to DFW!

[Owl]

14. Wonderful! Thanks DFW!!!

[AllaN01Bear]

15. eggscllent.

[voteearlyvoteoften]

16. Have enjoyed DFW and his posts over the years.

So happy things worked out for you and your wife. I love DU!

[AZLD4Candidate]

17. One thing he said to me rings true: Americans with foreign spouses are like a

brotherhood and sisterhood because we've all gone through the same maze to keep our families together and bring them here.

Some easier, some harder (like my case), but we know understand each other and we all sympathize.

He couldn't be more right.

[Mariana]

127. My husband had his green card before I ever met him.

But my sister married a Canadian and they had problems when they decided to move to the US. My parents rallied their many friends and they all called their Representative in Congress (my sister was living with them so he was her Representative too), and in no time my BIL had his green card in hand. He said there was a notation on his file that said something like, "Congressional interest in this case".

That notation may still have still been there years later. My husband and my BIL applied for US citizenship at the same time, and my BIL got approved much faster than my husband did.

[FakeNoose]

134. DFW seems like a wonderful guy, even though we've never met

I'm so happy that he was able to help you, and this story WILL have a happy ending.

It helps that DFW works for the US State Department, as he has told us in many of his posts.

All the best to you my friend! Let us know how it turns out.

[Native]

18. We really are a family here, and we take care of our own.

I wish you much success!

[AZLD4Candidate]

21. Thank you. Not to give a cheap personal plug

But I want the DU family to help me get into Phoenix when I un-suspend my campaign.

We need more AOC/Katie Porter/Bernie Sanders types in government and I'm on their level politically!

[Native]

23. We'll be here for you. Count on it.

[LeftInTX]

19. I was gonna suggest someone other than Simena or Kelly because they're both new

But I did not know who to recommend.

I'm glad DFW knew someone!

When I needed a big favor way back in 1992, after not getting anywhere with my local reps, someone put me in touch with a House Committee Chair...Bingo

[BigmanPigman]

20. DFW always has good info and input

when he posts on DU. Thanks to DFW!!!!!

[ananda]

22. Congrats! And you have my full support.

Well done.

[malaise]

24. DFW is a great DUer

[WA-03 Democrat]

25. Great To Hear!

Congrats and glad you have it in motion.

Great job DFW

[chowder66]

27. This is incredibly heartwarming. What a wonderful gesture from DFW and the official.

On top of that.... the gift of your wife's support and your dedication to run again.

I deeply hope all of this works out.

[AZLD4Candidate]

33. When I re-annouce, DU will be the first to know.

What's interesting about my district is the Pima County part of LD4 is practically ignored. No candidate as ever gone to the Tohono o'Odham Nation, Three Points, or Ajo to do anything.

When people in Three Points heard they had a Republican representing them in Phoenix, they all went nuts. Pima County for LD4 is 8-1 Democratic and it's my base of operations. If I can do what the losing Democrat did and sweep Pima County, I'm in Phoenix.

[chowder66]

57. Please do keep us posted.

[Haggard Celine]

28. I'm so glad DFW helped!

I had been reading your posts and was wishing I could help. Glad DFW saw your post and is helping. Keep us posted on your situation, and good luck!

[honest.abe]

30. Wow.. a huge thumbs up to DFW!!!

[elleng]

31. WONDERFUL, for you, your wife, and to affirm our great fondness and admiration for DFW!

[Raine1967]

42. +1

I'm so happy he's a member of DU.

(as thus, I consider him a friend)

[11 Bravo]

32. DFW walks the walk. Always has.

He is a huge part of what makes DU great!

[Raine1967]

43. +1 nt

[PatrickforB]

34. I'm so very happy for you and your wife!

That said, our immigration system is broken, because it should not have to be like this - the system ought to operate fairly.

[wendyb-NC]

35. That's so good to hear

I hope it all runs smoothly, for you both from now on. Keep us posted and let us know when she gets here. It is wonderful that you found someone on DU who was able to help.

[Crunchy Frog]

36. I saw that little exchange with him in the other thread.

I'm so glad that things came through for you both.

So terrible what you and your wife have been put through.

[3Hotdogs]

37. Also, contact your Congress critter.

They have access to contacts that you and I don’t.

[AZLD4Candidate]

40. That's the elected official. They are personally involved.

I just don't want to say which one, which is why I refer to them as "elected official."

[denbot]

38. Congrats, and a hearty shout out to DFW

He deserves one just for his posting history, but hell yeah!!!

[Raine1967]

39. I joined DU in 2004, DFW walks the walk and talks the talk.

He is the real deal and a damn treasure not just to DU but to our country.

So happy to read this news. Best wishes to you and your wife.

[alphafemale]

41. Happy tears and virtual hugs to all involved.

Please keep us posted.

[AZLD4Candidate]

44. I plan to, and DFW as well. When she is approved, when she is here

and when I un-suspend my campaign for AZ House, DU will be the first to know.

I actually feel like family here now. And as I said (shameless plug), when I un-suspend, let's put a true DUer in Arizona government and turn the governorship and at least one AZ Lege Chamber blue. We only need one seat in the AZ House to do it -- MY seat!

[Ocelot II]

45. I'm so happy for you, and a great big Bravo to DFW!

Our immigration system is such a mess.

[AZLD4Candidate]

51. Not to be flippant, but understatement of the year

Trust me, most don't know a 1/4 of it. Our immigration system is designed to be as cumbersome, expensive, time consuming, confusing, and dehumanizing as possible so people don't come.

Like standardized testing, it is designed for the applicant/test taker to fail, not pass/succeed.

[ret5hd]

46. Wow, DFW. Thanks.

[Joinfortmill]

47. 👍

[spooky3]

48. Wonderful! Nt

[Hekate]

49. My heart is doing a little flip for all of you. I am SO glad to read this good news...

[niyad]

50. DFW is truly amazing. So glad that he was able to put you with someone

who can help.

Very much looking forward to your post telling us that your wife has arrived safely.

[cojoel]

52. This makes me very happy

I was very distressed about this the other day. Now I am so elated. How quickly things have turned, and I pray it all comes out for the best.

[bluestarone]

53. WOW! My hat off to DFW! Plus i'm so happy for you and your wife!

I truly hope all goes well for you BOTH! Here ya go DFW!! Come on EVERYBODY, HATS OFF to this great person!! DFW your posts from now on mean LOTS to me!!

[LetMyPeopleVote]

54. Thank DFW for this assistance

You made a difference in the world

[BoycottTimHortons]

55. I am very happy for you and your wife, OP

I am also glad to hear there are decent people here who will use their powers for good.

[dchill]

56. Thank you, DFW!

[panader0]

58. DFW is a great guy. He knows about these things.

Also an author and great guitar player and devoted husband. I'm so glad he was able to help
you. Does this mean you will still be seeking the candidacy of the 4th district? I hope so. I hope
that your wife can join you soon. All the best.

[Boomerproud]

83. DFW is the best.

He's brilliant with a huge heart. We are all the better with him as an important member of DU.

[PufPuf23]

59. That is so cool AZLD4 and DFW a hero

and a mega-caring person.

I was touched and saddened by you post telling of the circumstance.

May all your hopes come true !

[AZLD4Candidate]

61. My only immediate hope: My wife in my arms again so we can start the family COVID19 and the

CBP/NVC trumpers have postponed.

I'm not worried about the consular interview in Guangzhou because all of them are Biden appointees.

[PufPuf23]

62. One step at a time good Sir.

Of course, the reconciliation comes first and is foremost.

[sprinkleeninow]

60. This story made me ill.

Now, it has a positive resolution.

Y'all meant to be!

A glad tiding!

'WAY', DFW!!

[Tadpole Raisin]

63. Congratulations to you and your wife! This is wonderful news!

It’s so great DFW could help!

I imagine it will be quite some time before your feet touch the ground!!!

[duhneece]

64. An amazing DU story

I love it… our DU family.

[Scruffy1]

65. I'm so glad.

The DU community amazing. I don't post a lot, but I learn more here than anywhere else.

[raging moderate]

66. Hooray for you and for your wife!

Also, hooray for DFW! Thank you very much, DFW, for bringing out the good side of the USA!

AZLD4Candidate, congratulations to you, and good luck with your campaign!
Mrs. AZLD4Candidate, welcome to the United States of America!

[AZLD4Candidate]

68. She's not here yet, but we seemed to overcome a big hurdle

BTW, her English name is Miranda. She's a Chinese national.

[shrike3]

67. How wonderful.

And what a great thing for DFW to do for you. (Sometimes, all you need is the right person.)

And may you and your wife live happily ever after.

[AZLD4Candidate]

69. If our marriage can survive this, it can survive anything.

Never once has she said "I'm going to Nanjing to end our marriage" and never once have I said "go to Nanjing and end our marriage."

That will never happen. Adversity and culture negate that.

I just wish more people in relationships had my wife's strength. Maybe we wouldn't have a 55% divorce rate.

[BoycottTimHortons]

72. Your unflinching commitment to your wife

Is extremely admirable. I can only hope to find someone like you both. It’s stories like this that encourage me to not give up on humanity.

Blessings to you and the missus.

[shrike3]

132. I agree.

All the best to you.

[KT2000]

70. Thank you DFW

So much bad news and you reminded us there is good too.
AZLD4, I have thought of your situation often with not a clue how to undo something so unfair. I am so glad there is hope now.

[ShazzieB]

71. Wow, what an AMAZING update!

Hurray for you and your wife and kudos to DFW and that elected official who's helping you out!

I am rooting for you and will definitely support your campaign!

[mountain grammy]

73. So happy for you.. hope it all works out..

DFW is quite a gem here. I'm so glad he's on DU, we all benefit from his knowlege and experiences.

Hoping for the best for you and your wife.

[reACTIONary]

74. K, R, and hooray !

[Evolve Dammit]

75. Nice work DFW!

[GeoWilliam750]

76. Delighted to hear the good news

Hats off and bottoms up to DFW!!!!

[Susan Calvin]

77. Oh wow wow wow

.

[CaptainTruth]

80. So glad to hear it! My wife is in the US on a green card too, I know the process is a challenge.

Please keep us posted on how your case progresses.

[AZLD4Candidate]

82. TFG made it 1,000,000 times worse. CBP and NVC has no oversight to begin with

TFG gave them carte blanche with empowered xenophobia.

[tavernier]

81. Great story

Made my evening!

[Blaukraut]

84. DFW is a Mensch! n/t

[dsc]

85. I am so glad this happened for you.

[fierywoman]

86. DFW is the best and a real Mensch.

[Disaffected]

87. Excellent!

[Rhiannon12866]

88. DFW is both smart and plugged in, it's an honor to have him as part of our DU family

Congratulations!

[lucca18]

89. So wonderful! Thank you so much DFW!

[GulfCoast66]

92. Great news. DWF is one of my favorite members.

I look forward to his post more than anyone’s. I can sense the experience, confidence and intelligence each time he posts.

I’m no longer religious but still place huge value in helping a stranger in need.

Good luck.

[3catwoman3]

94. What a heartwarming update!

Kudos to DFW -

[Kali]

95. it shouldn't have to take insider phone calls,

that is just fucked up. but I am glad you were able to get some help. eventually if your political career allows it, I hope you can help make some changes in the system.

[AZLD4Candidate]

96. I agree completely. Entrance for American spouses eligible for an IR1 should be automatic

IR1 means marriage is at least two years old. Ours is seven.

CR1 should get more scrutiny, but should also be almost as automatic.

I shouldn't have to get someone wealthy or powerful for the CBP and the NVC to do the right thing and let my spouse in. The American government should not be in the business of separating Americans from their families.

I hope I can make it to Washington to be a Rep or Senator one day, but for now, let's just work on the AZ House. Unfortunately, the Constitution denies the states to deal with immigration under the denied powers clause of Article One. But I can advocate as a member of the Arizona House

[SergeStorms]

97. Wonderful news.

Congratulations! 🥳

DFW, you're a peach. 🍑 I'm so glad you could come through for these two.

The way I figure these things, you burned off some bad karma for something you once did, or you just put some karma in the bank for later.

Either way, you come out ahead.

[AZLD4Candidate]

98. I told my rabbi I wasn't fasting for Yom Kippur (I would do the other six things) because

"After everything I've gone through this year with my wife, I'd suffered for my sins for last year, this year, and the next."

My rabbi just nodded and said "I think God won't mind if you eat."

[virgdem]

110. Happy to hear the good news.

Your Rabbi is a wise man indeed. Wishing you the best in your quest to get your wife into the US.

[Meowmee]

100. Glad to hear that

Ty dwf. I am so sorry you and your wife were so maltreated. Hugs.

[Solly Mack]

101. That's wonderful!

What an incredibly kind thing to do!

You absolutely rock, DFW!

[MustLoveBeagles]

102. That's great news

I'm so happy for you both. DFW you're awesome. 😎.

[summer_in_TX]

103. I'm thrilled for you and your wife!

And thankful for being part of a community that cares.

[Jakes Progress]

104. Please tell us the name

of the elected official who is working on this. The original post dissed both Kelly and Sinema. If either of them is now helping, it would be good for us to know that.

[AZLD4Candidate]

105. Kelly. And how did I "diss" them?

At first, Kelly's office ignored me, telling me "the law is the law." Raul's office hung up on me after my wife was refused entry, saying "there's nothing we can do" and "we consider this matter closed. And Sinema's office offered up lots of empty platitudes and the appearance of doing something.

I didn't "diss" them. I reported how I was treated as an American and a constituent. Now, Kelly's office is doing something and helping me, thanks to DFW, and I am somewhat relieved 15 months of separation may be coming to an end.

As a DUer already say, someone powerful should not have to get involved to make sure the US Government does the right thing.

I find this reply a little condescending, similar to the reply on Monday when someone told me I was "abandoning my district" by suspending my campaign and that my "constituents deserved better," not understanding that family ALWAYS comes first.

[Celerity]

107. I am so glad to hear DFW assisted you in getting some powerful advocates

[Jakes Progress]

142. Call it what you will.

I supported your first post and completely understand your frustration and anger. The point of my post was to let you give credit to a congressman your original post said what you just said here. Your first post indicated that Kelly ignored you and dismissed you.

It is obvious that his handlers and aides were to blame. I thought I would give you the chance to correct the impression that Kelly himself refused to get involved. In this thread you kept saying that you didn't want to name the person who was helping you. I figured that DWF got you in touch with Kelly and he did the right thing. He should get credit for that.

I don't care whether you run or not. But you need to not take as an attack every nuance of everything posted if you mean to stand up to the rigors of a campaign. I was trying to help you. You quickly reacted as if it was an attack. You still want o lump me in with other posters posters that didn't praise you enough. As I said, I supported your first post and was relieved to hear that the travesty was being addressed. I can understand your touchiness after this mess, but you need to reflect before you reply.

[Xolodno]

106. Good job DFW.

We need more people like you in the world.

[Bettie]

108. OH, I am so glad this looks like it will work out for you and your wife!

YAY DFW!!!!

[BComplex]

109. Thanks DFW!!! That's so kind and life-changing for AZLD4!!

[DFW]

114. Well, nothing has changed yet, except for one thing

Now, there is reason to hope that it will!

[LittleGirl]

111. This makes my heart so happy!

I vote in AZLD2 but I have been following your story since your first post. I too am married to a foreign national (British) and have gone through the process of immigration and getting a green card for him. He became a citizen in '12. I couldn't even sponsor him because he was the breadwinner in the family, not me (that's because of ageism). Anyway, when you posted recently that you had suspended your campaign and was leaving the country, I totally understood your feelings about it all. I think I cried a little for you too because our immigration system needs a complete overhaul. Keeping families together is what it should be about. I'm so sorry you've gone though this emotional b.s. for so long and I hope your reunion is sweet!

All the best to you and Miranda. Thanks to DFW for always stepping up. I'm so happy for you!

[Willis88]

112. Fantastic news!!!! DFW, you are a hero!

[Judi Lynn]

113. Amazing! Best wishes to you. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Pinback]

115. Great news!

The power of love conquers many obstacles. Bureaucracy requires an extra nudge. Glad DFW could help you with this.

[PatSeg]

116. What an uplifting story

Thank you for sharing!

[Vinca]

117. What an amazing story. Bravo to DFW and good luck to you and your wife.

[Fla Dem]

118. DFW is a man of action and I applaud his immediate response to your situation.

Also very happy that you and your wife will soon be reunited here in the USA!!!!

[TuxedoKat]

119. Absolutely wonderful news!

I hope everything goes smoothly now and kudos to DFW, a wonderful DU'er for helping you.

[malthaussen]

120. Yes, DFW is da man. n/t

[Hortensis]

121. This is so good to hear, and I look forward to permanent good news.

I apologize for my misunderstanding of your first post and my awful response. I didn't reailze a ban could be lifelong and thought you didn't intend to reapply because you were through with the U.S.

A friend who was banned 30 years ago told me your wife's sounded as if it could be like hers. She said she'd been turned down permanently because she'd been convicted of black marketeering in her home country, where it was common and necessary for many to get along. No DFWs available for her, unfortunately; she returned without permission. But all's very well with her otherwise.

I expect to be pulling for you for D4's next representative.

[lillypaddle]

122. I love happy endings!

to you and your wife :

[CrispyQ]

123. Kick for a wonderful story & a great community here on DU.

Hoping everything works out for you!

[calimary]

124. Just provide us a link to your fundraising.

Let’s flip that district.

[halfulglas]

125. I am superglad this is happening for you.

If things now happen as they should have, this experience I'm sure this experience is going to make you a great fighter for immigration reform in the future.

[Cozmo]

126. How reaffirming it is to read this. We should all strive to emulate DFW, thanks!

[Deep State Witch]

128. DUers Get Things Done!

Thanks, DFW!

Also, AZLD4Candidate - please post your ActBlue link.

[AZLD4Candidate]

131. www.katzfourhouse.org. It's on the home page.

Thank you

[Deep State Witch]

136. Thanks!

[turbinetree]

129. I am all in to help you take back your state and this country...

[NurseJackie]

130. That's wonderful.

[AwakeAtLast]

133. This! This is why I love DU!

[mzmolly]

135. That's amazing!

To DFW!!

[hollygolively]

137. That is so awesome.

It's so great that you found help here on DU. It's so great that DFW did that for you.

[uppityperson]

138. !!!! DFW !!!!!

[Mr. Evil]

139. It was just 4 short days ago,

I told you "don't throw in the towel just yet" and "never say die." You never know what may transpire or who might get wind of a terrible wrong and rise to the occasion to try to make it right. I'm hoping for the best for you even more and a big hats-off to DFW for coming to the aid of his fellow man.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

140. If I lived in Arizona

You would have my vote. GOTV..for AZLD4Candidate!!

[Docreed2003]

141. Excellent news!!

DFW is an incredible person. He's a true asset to this site and he certainly "walks the walk". Great news!

[sdfernando]

143. I am so happy for you and your wife

at this turn of event! So much thanks to DFW as well.

Keep us updated so I can contribute to turning AZ blue!

[Ilsa]

144. DFW is one of many wonderful people on DU, and

I am so happy things are in motion now. I'm hoping it all gets settled quickly.

[Patton French]

145. So awsome to hear stories like this!

Bravo!

[crickets]

146. So happy to hear there's a ray of hope shining on the situation, AZLD4.

Kudos to DFW and fingers crossed for you and your wife.