My agency called...

but it wasn't "the call". They did, however, let me know that his passport has been issued and his visa application has been submitted. They expect the application to take 1-2 weeks to process. Once he visa is issued, he has to have a physical, and THEN we get "the call"! So I guess we're looking at about a 1.5 - 2.5 week timeframe for travel! I am in tears because I thought this was going to be the call, but still happy to have an update. What a roller coaster!
Ryan