We got back from 4 days & 3 nights away from civilization yesterday. We spent some time camping in Missouri and one day canoeing. I'm exhausted, but we had fun.
The good news is that we came home to a teeny-tiny step of progress. We received our I-797C, Notice of Action from Homeland Security (USCIS). It was dated 7/14/2010 & postmarked 7/16/2010. I'm assuming it arrived on Saturday. Unfortunately, we do NOT yet have our fingerprint appointment, so as far as our end goes, it's still a sit & wait game.
I'm also tracking a Fed Ex envelope on it's way to me from the Chinese Consulate in Chicago. It *should* contain an official copy of Home Study, which we've already had notarized and certified by the Secretary of State, but also now complete with a certification from the Chinese Consulate. The last document we'll have to do this with is the approval we'll receive from USCIS, at which time we can finally submit our dossier to China.
Speaking of our dossier, we received an email from our adoption agency last week that July 25th is our expiration date for submitting that, since we initiated this process in January (received our Pre-Approval to specifically adopt Shaling). Our agency is applying for an extension on our behalf.
If you're so inclined, please keep praying that we can get this done in 2010!
This blog began as a place to share Shaling's journey from rice in China to popcorn in Illinois. However, it has evolved to include all sorts of happenings in the Reynolds family.
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