Sunny Charleston: PA BABY!!!

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

PA BABY!!!

We have learned throughout this adoption process to celebrate milestones. Milestones are what get you through agonizing days/weeks/months (and for some years). Every little step you take in this process is a gift.

Today we celebrate being pre-approved to adopt our son. Two weeks ago we sent a Letter of Intent (LOI) to adopt Liam which was basically asking China if it was OK. Today's Pre Approval means China has said yes!

So....we celebrate this beautiful letter. In fact it will get its own frame in our house.

And for those of you who cannot read Chinese :) .....

We are thrilled beyond belief!!

1 comment:

hsbandteacherJuly 9, 2014 at 2:15 PM
Celebrating with you every step of the way!
Aunt Liz and Uncle Sam
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Adoption Timeline for Baby Liam

12/25/13 Decision to Adopt from China

1/5/14 Submitted Application to Lifeline

1/23/14 Orientation Call with agency

1/24/14 Fingerprints at Correction Center

2/14/14 First Home Study appointment

3/11/14 Second Home Study appointment

3/21/14 Third Home Study Appointment

4/30/14 Home Study Approved

6/9/14 Received Appointment for Bio Fingerprinting

6/16/14 Walked in two weeks early for fingerprinting

6/20/14 Attended Crossings with Lifeline

6/23/14 Referral for Baby Liam

6/27/14 Letter of Intent Submitted

7/7/14 Received Pre Approval to adopt Liam

7/21/14 I-800 A Accepted

8/6/14 DTC - Dossier to China

8/18/14 LID - Logged In Date

12/12/14 LOA - Letter of Acceptance

12/18/14 800 submitted to USCIS

1/2/15 800 approved by USCIS

1/12/15 Cable Letter

1/13/15 Article 5 dropped off

1/29/15 Article 5 received

2/2/15 TA - Travel Approval

2/4/15 Apply for Consulate Appointment

2/5/15 Receive Consulate Appointment

2/25/15 Travel to scoop baby Liam up and love on him!