I have had several people ask what happens next for us. It is a very detailed process and a lot of things still have to take place before we can travel. That is why it will most likely be the beginning of next year. We are praying that it is quick and smooth. We know God's hand is in this completely and He can do amazing things that we'd never expect. He's already showed us that!
Here is a simplified order of the process:
Here is a simplified order of the process:
Apply with agencyHome Study ProcessHome Study ApprovalFile USCIS PaperworkComplete USCIS fingerprinting and biometrics screeningAssemble International Dossier for EthiopiaInternational Dossier authenticated in Washington D.C.Accept Referral of our baby boyFile PAIR agreement- PAIR letter submitted to Ethiopia
- Embassy issues PAIR approval letter
- Approval Letter Authenticated in Washington D.C.
- Submit case to Ministry of Women, Youth and Children's Affairs in Ethiopia
- Court issues first court date for birthmother
- MOWYCA submits letter of favorable determination
- We get issued OUR court date and make arrangements to travel.
- We meet our boy face to face!
- We go to court.
- Our case passes court.
- Court issues adoption documents
- Our agency applies for new birth certificate and passport for our boy.
- He has a medical appointment by an Embassy approved physician.
- Submit case to Embassy
- Clear Embassy
- GO GET OUR BABY BOY AND BRING HIM HOME!!!!