113-Year-Old Great-Grandmother Reunites with Family on Long Island After Six-Year Visa Battle
Eyewitness News ABC7NYApril 5, 20252 min4,892 views
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- 🎯 113-year-old Sedar Katun has reunited with her family on Long Island after a six-year struggle to obtain her visa.
- 💡 Born on New Year's Day in 1912, when William Howard Taft was president, Sedar is now one of the second oldest living people in America.
Secrets to Longevity
- 🍽️ Sedar attributes her long life to eating very well, pure food.
- 🧠 Despite some vision impairment, her mind remains extremely sharp.
- ❤️ She also shares a secret learned from her late husband: to live a life full of kindness.
The Visa Battle
- 🇵🇰 Sedar moved to the United States from Pakistan last week.
- ⏳ Her family faced a six-year battle for her visa, with the case often stuck in processing.
- 🤝 Congressman Tom Suozzi's staff intervened, contacting the US ambassador to Pakistan and immigration officials to expedite the process and secure her visa.
Family Joy
- 👨👩👧👦 The family is overjoyed to finally have Sedar with them on Long Island.
- 👠 Sedar, who enjoys fashion, has a preference for nice heel shoes.
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