3.08.2011

Updated Timeline

Summer 2010 - We decide to move forward with adoption, begin researching agencies and countries.

August 8, 2010 - Applied to America World's China Program (Waiting Child)

August 13, 2010 - Received acceptance into China Program!

August 25, 2010 - 1st homestudy visit! (both of us)

September 1, 2010 - 2nd homestudy visit (Sandra's individual)

September 8, 2010 - 3rd homestudy visit (Steve's individual)

September 17, 2010 - Final homestudy visit! (home visit)

October 2010 - Physicals, doctor's forms and letters and trip to South Africa (lost 2-3 weeks while gone).

November 8, 2010 - Final document received to complete homestudy!

November 18, 2010 - homestudy complete!!!!

November 19, 2010 - Application to USCIS overnighted

November 26, 2010 - USCIS check cleared

December 24, 2010 - Merry Christmas Eve! Our USCIS appointment cards arrive!

January 18, 2011 - Fingerprint appointment at the USCIS.

February 14, 2011 - Received RFE (request for evidence) from USCIS

February 28, 2011 - Received I-797, USCIS approval!!!

March 1, 2011 - DOSSIER COMPLETE!  On it's way to be authenticated!

March 2, 2011 - Dossier received by agency and approved.

March 4, 2011 - Dossier couriered to State Department and Chinese Embassy in Washington (approved by State Department!)

March 7, 2011 - Embassy rejects one document. 

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