For those of you who are
wondering--here's the process we're working through.
I'll try to keep this list
updated as I move through the steps.
1. Fill out applications for
our Adoption Agency and Home Study agency.
Completed in October 2011.
Completed in October 2011.
2. Be matched with child.
Pre-matched
Pre-matched
3. Complete homestudy.
Home visit and paperwork, October 2011.
Completed August 3, 2012
Home visit and paperwork, October 2011.
Completed August 3, 2012
4. Homestudy and I800A Application
go to Immigration and Homeland Security.
USCIS paperwork was mailed on August 8, 2012.
Completed September 10, 2012.
USCIS paperwork was mailed on August 8, 2012.
Completed September 10, 2012.
5. Begin to compile Dossier
documents--including FBI clearance.
For more info on the Dossier process, click here: Dossier to China
October 2011 - Began
Completed October 15, 2012
For more info on the Dossier process, click here: Dossier to China
October 2011 - Began
Completed October 15, 2012
6. Homeland Security will send me
an appointment for fingerprints.
Completed September 5, 2012.
Completed September 5, 2012.
7. Receive approval from
Homeland Security and Immigration.
Completed September 10, 2012.
Completed September 10, 2012.
8. Submit Dossier documents to
his country.
Sent October 18, 2012
Log-in Date (LID) November 7, 2012
Sent October 18, 2012
Log-in Date (LID) November 7, 2012
9. Receive approval from the country.
Officially be matched with Blue (Lee).
(Pre-approval) Received April 23, 2012
Letter of Acceptance (LOA) November 15, 2012
(Pre-approval) Received April 23, 2012
Letter of Acceptance (LOA) November 15, 2012
10. Be given a travel date and
court date.
Sent I-800 November 19, 2012
Sent I-800 November 19, 2012
11. Adopt Blue (Lee) in
China.
12. Apply for his passport.
13. Blue (Lee) has a medical
exam.
14. Apply for his US Visa.
15. FLY HOME!
A little bit crazy and a very long process. All will be worth it in the end!
