Brief update:
We met with our case worker on December 28th to go over our process. We were told we could file for our I-800 right away and that we needed to update our fingerprints (FBI clearance) plus a few other documents. Overall good news as far as we were concerned because these two processes can go on concurrently.
We completed our I-800 application on monday night and turned in on tuesday. We both got fingerprinted on tuesday (it's only our sixth set of fingerprints.....); and today we heard the good news that Bethany is ready to send our complete I-800 packet (all documents from Colombia together with translations are in order, as well as a letter from Bethany). We were told our packet will be mailed later today or tomorrow.
The Department of State has 90 days to process this visa, but we are hoping/praying/begging/etc for a faster processing time. Likewise, the FBI can take up to 10 weeks to check our fingerprints, but were are hoping for less time as well.
Overall, we have done things as fast as we can. I guess we are prepared for 90 days, but of course, we would like to see ourselves fly down to Colombia much faster than that.
We received a new picture of Sebastian today. Once I scan it, I will post it here.
Happy new year everyone!
Ani, Santi & Jeff: I couldn't be happier with all the great news about Sebastian's adoption process. It is going to be so nice having him at home, getting to know him and specially to love him!! I know Sebastian will be so happy with his new family!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to go and visit you or perhaps even better to baby sit both of your angels!!
Love,
Lucie
Hi! My name is Maria. Me and my husband, Ove, is on our way to pick a baby girl at Los Pisingos. We got our babynews on december 23rd. What a great christmas gift! Our girl is as yours born in september -09. We are now finishing up all the paperwork and hope to go to Bogota in 1-2 weeks. Good luck with Sebastian, have a great trip!
ReplyDeleteWe're from Sweden. :)