We got our I 171H today!! That means I'll be gathering everything for the dossier in the next 2 weeks. It took 5 weeks and 2 days from the time the homestudy was sent. Not bad--it could have been much longer. I feel like everthing is an hurry up and wait endless cycle. Most of it is waiting......
Connor has his gotch day celebration on Monday, October 15. The grandparents are coming over for dinner. He has been with us 2 years. He has changed so much.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Yes, we are going to do it again. It is definitely a leap of faith and overwhelming to start the process again, especially knowing some of the trials that may lye ahead. It is exciting too.
We started our paperwork on June 28. Our home study is complete and we are waiting for approval through the state which is a new step. It has slowed the process down by 3 weeks so far. Once the home study is approved, it is sent to USCIS (US Immigration) for final processing of our
I 600A. It could take anywhere from 4 weeks to 10 weeks to get the approval (I171H).
I will probably wait just a little bit to start assembling the paperwork for the dossier. It is all time sensitive and if the documents are over 6 months, they will need to be redone.
Connor wants a little sister (or brother) but he really doesn't understand. He is going along with us of course. We couldn't leave him that long. Plus it will be a great experience for him to see his home country and give him more of an understanding of how he came to us. It will also be great for him to share a common beginning with his sibling.
It will definitely be more difficult traveling with a child. I am already thinking of things to take to occupy his time. That is one thing we had a lot of--down time. I will continue to post as updates happen. My goal (hope) is to travel late spring or early summer.
We started our paperwork on June 28. Our home study is complete and we are waiting for approval through the state which is a new step. It has slowed the process down by 3 weeks so far. Once the home study is approved, it is sent to USCIS (US Immigration) for final processing of our
I 600A. It could take anywhere from 4 weeks to 10 weeks to get the approval (I171H).
I will probably wait just a little bit to start assembling the paperwork for the dossier. It is all time sensitive and if the documents are over 6 months, they will need to be redone.
Connor wants a little sister (or brother) but he really doesn't understand. He is going along with us of course. We couldn't leave him that long. Plus it will be a great experience for him to see his home country and give him more of an understanding of how he came to us. It will also be great for him to share a common beginning with his sibling.
It will definitely be more difficult traveling with a child. I am already thinking of things to take to occupy his time. That is one thing we had a lot of--down time. I will continue to post as updates happen. My goal (hope) is to travel late spring or early summer.
Friday, March 09, 2007
How different our lives are since the last post over a year ago. Connor is 3 1/2 now. We have had so many firsts.
Christmas 2005
Easter 2006
Baptism 2006
3rd (1st) birthday party--special guest Sponge Bob.
1st Gotcha day- we toasted him with Ukrainian Abolon beer.
His first school (preschool) holiday program. We were so proud because he sang the song all the way through and did his hand movements--The only one in his group to do so.
Christmas 2005
Easter 2006
Baptism 2006
3rd (1st) birthday party--special guest Sponge Bob.
1st Gotcha day- we toasted him with Ukrainian Abolon beer.
His first school (preschool) holiday program. We were so proud because he sang the song all the way through and did his hand movements--The only one in his group to do so.
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