Gia shared a screenshot via her Instagram Stories of Facetiming her father after being released from ICE, where the father of four is seen for the first time in three years in a much slimmer look.
"One of the happiest moments of my life! Love you so much daddy, so happy your free, see you so soon," she wrote.
Later that day, Gia shared another Facetime screenshot via her Instagram Stories where she and sister Gabriella as seen Facetiming with Joe, upon his arrival in Italy along with the caption, "I still can't get over this," she wrote.
"I love you more than words can describe."
Joe was reunited with his brother Pete in Italy, as Pete left the U.S. a day before to welcome his brother upon his arrival in Rome.
According to our friends Team Giudice, Joe's mother also went to Italy with Pete to welcome her son after being released from ICE to help him get settled in Italy while he awaits the final decision in his deportation appeal.
“We are still fighting and it is his desire to return home to the United States to be reunited with his family.”
TMZ was first to report his departure plans for Friday night, with sources telling the outlet that Joe flew to Rome via economy.
As previously reported, Joe was denied his original request to be released to the New Jersey home he shares with wife Teresa Giudice and their four daughters. He then filed a petition in late September to go to Italy instead. That request was approved earlier this month.
According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, lawyers for Joe said he was hoping to get out so he could work to make money for his family.
They also stated that Joe is still hopeful his appeal will be granted, allowing him to come back to the United States. In the event that he does prevail in his case after he has been sent to Italy, Joe requests that ICE facilitate his return home.
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