Jerry, Stacie, and Allie: Shiloh is Coming HOME!

Timeline

Early December - Decided to adopt from Guatemala!
Mid-December - Began Homestudy process/Sent I-600A to INS
Late December - First Homestudy Interview
Early January - Second Homestudy Interview
February 7 - Homestudy completed
February 14 - Homestudy Approved by state
February 21 - Homestudy received by INS
March 6th - Dossier sent to Guatemala
March 21 - Received I-797 from INS
March 22 - I-797 to Guatemala
April 15 - Allie Was Born!!!
April 19 - Received Referral
May 7-POA Received in Guatemala
May 14-17? Enter Family Court
May 16 - DNA Authorization
May 22 - DNA Test Administered
May 30 - DNA Results - MATCH!!
May 31 - DNA Results received by US Embassy
June 11 - Family Court Interviews
July ?? - Exit Family Court
July 12 - Entered PGN w/o PA
July 20 - Kick Out for No PA
July 21 - Pre-Approval
Aug 1 - Enter PGN
Oct 3 - Exit PGN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oct 17 - New Birth Certificate
Oct 25 - 2nd DNA Test
Nov 13 - Pink Slip
Nov 21 - Embassy Appt.
Nov 25 - Welcome Home Sweet Allie!

Monday, May 19, 2008

Shiloh is Coming HOME!

Today Shiloh was reunited with her Mommy and Daddy and will be on her way HOME in a matter of days!! This calls for a HUGE "Praise The Lord!" people! With all the bad news in GT, it sure does make my heart LEAP with Joy to see a sweet child coming home!

CONGRATULATIONS FILIPE, JENNIFER, & SHILOH!!