OK, NOW WE ARE BEING TOLD WE CAN GO AHEAD AND LEAVE TOMORROW!!! WE HAVE BEEN PROMISED WE WILL HAVE SARA ON SUNDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STAY TUNED!
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
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- sue and gary
- Powell, Ohio, United States
- After struggling with infertility for a year and 1/2, we thought it was the end of the world. That was until 2003 when Sue was diagnosed with Stage 2 Breast Cancer. The worst thing about that, besides the fear of death, was that we were told we would not be able to have children. We cried for days over that. After several surgeries and months of Chemotherapy, we weren't even sure if we could try to have a baby. After a clean bill of health, we continued to try to conceive with no success. Thanks to the encouragement of a dear friend, we were led to adoption. We started the adoption process in March of 2006 and received our referral on November 13, 2006. After a 25 day trip to Vietnam, we brought our daughter home the day before Thanksgiving 2007. Every minute with her is a blessing. Fast forward to 2011. We are all doing well and looking to add to our family. We are ready to take the plunge again. This time, for a toddler girl from the Democratic Republic of Congo. We are all very excited!
5 comments:
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Thank GOD!!!! I have been feverishly checking your blog since I've heard USCIS changed their mind! YAY! I'm so happy for you!
Safe Travels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YIPEEEEEEE!!!! I am SOOOOOO happy for you!!! Get that sweet little girl in your arms and get home safely! I cannot wait to see pics of the THREE of you TOGETHER!!!!
Oh my goodness...what a roller coaster. So HAPPY to see this post! You can bet I will stay tuned!!!
I don't know if you have seen the exact letter detailing the new change but in case not, here it is. I'm sorry for the large post but I thought you might find it helpful. I hope all works out for your family.
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From: Hanoi Adoptions
To: Hanoi Adoptions
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 10:53 AM
Subject: Resend with subject line: New I-600 process
Dear Agency,
The Consular Section of U.S. Embassy Hanoi and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) office in Ho Chi Minh City are pleased to announce that effective October 29, 2007, all I-600 petitions to Classify Orphans as an Immediate Relative will be accepted by mail. As explained during the September 2007 Adoption Service Provider meeting, this procedure will take the place of the current I-600 interview. Special procedures apply for prospective adoptive parents who are currently in Vietnam or who have imminent travel plans.
I-600 petitions and supporting documents should be mailled to one of the following addresses:
For standard U.S. mail:
U.S. Consulate General
Ho Chi Minh City
PSC 461 Box 500
FPO AP 96521-0002
Attn: DHS/CIS-Adoption
For express service:
U.S. Consulate General
4 Le Duan St
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Attn: DHS/CIS-Adoption
I-600 Petitions to Classify Oprhans as an Immediate Relative should be accompanied by the following documents:
I-600 – include email address of the petitioner
Copy of approved I-171H
Referral photo of child and date received
Letter from licensed ASP stating that they are assisting the petitioner with the adoption.
Additional documentation (Please provide three copies of each document. Each copy should be accompanied by an English translation.):
ABANDONMENT:
1) Biological mother abandoned the child after giving birth in a hospital or medical center:
Birth Certificate of Child
Hospital record of biological mother’s admittance to and report of discharge from the hospital
Request for authorities to locate the biological mother
Police report confirming that biological mother could not be located
Record of placing and receiving abandoned child into the orphanage
Decision receiving child into the orphanage – DOLISA
Request and proof of all public announcements concerning abandonment
Confirmation from Government Officials that the child has not been recognized by relatives and there has been no application for domestic adoption
Agreement to place the child for adoption with prospective adoptive parent
2) Child found abandoned:
Birth Certificate of Child
Report of the child finder
Report of certification of abandoned child
Record of placing and receiving abandoned child into the orphanage
Decision receiving child into the orphanage – DOLISA
Request and proof of all public announcements concerning abandonment
Confirmation from Government Officials that the child has not been recognized by relatives and there has been no application for domestic adoption
Agreement to place the child for adoption with prospective adoptive parent
RELINQUISHMENT
Birth Certificate of Child
Statement from biological parent/s before government officials requesting to be allowed to relinquish the child - including the reason why it is necessary
Commitment statement signed by biological parent/s and government officials relinquishing the child
If the biological mother claims she is unmarried – government confirmation that the biological mother is single and no registered marriage certificate on record.
Record of placing and receiving relinquished child into the orphanage
Decision receiving child into the orphanage – DOLISA
Agreement to place the child for adoption with prospective adoptive parent
Processing time for the petitions will be approximately 60 days. Petitioners should not travel to Vietnam until they have received a provisional approval letter from the US Embassy in Hanoi. Upon receipt of this letter, petitioners may travel to Vietnam and have their Giving and Receiving Ceremony. Once the adoption is complete, an immigrant visa interview should be scheduled with the US Embassy in Hanoi, as there will no longer be a separate I-600 interview.
Please note that only the USCIS office in Ho Chi Minh City can review I-600 petitions. These petitions should not be filed with USCIS offices in the US.
Both the Department of State and USCIS in Vietnam have encountered inconsistencies in the documentation and circumstances regarding the relinquishment or abandonment of children for adoption. These irregularities may affect the eligibility of the child for classification as an orphan. They have also resulted in long delays for parents awaiting resolution of these issues while they are in Vietnam. In some cases, these circumstances have proved difficult to address or overcome for all parties involved.
As a result, we strongly encourage all prospective adoptive parents who do not have imminent travel plans to Vietnam to file their petitions according to the above instructions. However, we recognize that some cases will arise from petitioners traveling to Vietnam during the transition period. Therefore we will continue to schedule I-600 interviews until November 2, 2006. From November 5 through November 16, 2007, the Consular Section of U.S. Embassy Hanoi and the USCIS office in Ho Chi Minh City will only accept requests for I-600 interivews on a case-by-case basis. To request an interview during this period, please send an e-mail to hanoiadoptions@state.gov providing a justification as to why the I-600 cannot be submitted by mail. Beginning November 17, 2007, I-600 petitions will only be accepted by mail. A public announcment regarding the new procedure will be forthcoming from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service at www.uscis.gov
Best regards,
Hanoi Adoptions
Consular Section
US Embassy, Hanoi
Rose Garden Tower
170 Ngoc Khanh, Hanoi
Tel : 84-4-8314590
Fax: 84-4-8314578
Public email: HanoiAdoptions@state.gov
Web-site:http://vietnam.usembassy.gov
Get those bags on the front porch and get to the airport!!! The kids and I will be picking you up around 4:15. Let's just get you guys there and home without anymore updates!!!! Stay strong for your sweet girl!!!
Love you guys,
Suzanne
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