Bedeline was issued a Passport today! "What does this mean?" is the question most often asked next. What it means is that we're finished with the Haitian side of things (sigh of relief).
The steps that follow are:
1) The paperwork goes to the US Embassy in Haiti, where our approval through USCIS (immigration) has been sitting for over a year.
2) When they've looked over the paperwork, they will call the lawyer and tell her it's time to get the baby to a clinic for a medical exam.
3) I believe that shortly after the exam Bedeline will be interviewed at the Embassy (wouldn't I love to be a fly on the wall for that?!?).
4) A day or two after the interview the visa is issued.
5) When the visa is issued, she's free to come to Minnesota!!!!
So, the step here that could take a little while is the Embassy looking over the paperwork or it could happen very fast. It's my understanding that after the lawyer is contacted to get Bedeline examined, the rest will happen quickly.
I hate to give out timelines because they've failed me so often in the past, so I'll just say that we're hoping and praying that this will happen SOON!
We'll keep you posted!! :)
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I'm so happy for you guys. This seems really really positive. Can't wait to meet your little one!
Congratulations! We got our call to go to Russia for Trip 1 four years ago at this time. We met her on May 23. God's blessings as you finally embark on the reality of your prayers and preparations. I'm so excited for you all!!!
(Make sure you keep us up to date with blog entries and photos as you are able...) :-)
She'll be here before you know it!Call us if you're looking for bbsitting or anything...we're totally set up from godkids, friends' kids, and our 2 and a half year old next-door-neighbor who thinks she live here part-time :)
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WOW!!! Such good news! I can't wait to meet this special little girl. We'll be in MN in August for sure. I miss you guys and would love to plan a get together. I'll call one of these days too.
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