Stalking Immigration

I called immigration twice last week. Both times, very nice people on the line. I will call again on Monday or Tuesday. Why am I calling? I am calling to see if they have uploaded Mara's visa info for the consulate in China. They issue a letter saying when they have done that, but I have also been told you can get that letter emailed. (That's what I am shooting for). Heck, its a win win for us both, right? Save a stamp, and I get my next piece of the puzzle faster.

Good things in the mail

On Saturday the mailman rang the doorbell at 8am. I am sure I was a sight to see, he kept saying I am sorry for ringing the bell so early. My express mail package from the Sec of State came in. I must say that I am impressed Ohio! I sent it to you on Tuesday and I got it back on Saturday. I had to have the power of attorney certified since Tim is not traveling. Next up, that piece of paper goes to NY to the Chinese Consulate. Then it comes back to me, I have to take it to China.

When the regular mail ran, my I800 was in it. Woot Woot! I scan a copy and send it to my adoption agency. We are down to a few steps left in this adoption. I will get a letter next, I think the NVC, all of our info will be cabled to China, then Article 5, and at last TA (travel approval).

Guess it's time to get my visa. :)

I800

I emailed the immigration folks, our I800 was approved on 11/15/11. It was put in the mail on 11/16/11. So we are down to just a matter of weeks! Holy cow.

My Motley Crew

Three letters...

L O A !

It came in on Monday. Rushed around like a mad woman on Tuesday filling out immigration paperwork. Wednesday I FedExed that bad boy back to Colorado.

So in 11-15 weeks I should be traveling. ;)

A Letter....

Dear China,
Please send Mara's LOA this week.
Thanks,
Her Anxious Mother

Waiting....

Still waiting for a girl like you............
LOA is not coming this week, Chinese holiday. Hopeful for next week.