I have finally reached the I-171H update requirement point. Monday, I sent in all the paperwork and officially applied for an extension to this very important document. Since the I-171H expires after 18 months, what this means is, I have been "paper pregnant" for 18 + months. This now throws me into the "update" mode of IA processing. With the "Big" doc expiring, this means all other docs are expired as well.
(Sigh!) IA paperwork is a "hurry up & wait" game. You hurry, hurry to get your dossier completed so it can be sent to Russia to sit in line with all the other dossiers & then "wait". Then after 12, 15 or 18 months (depending on doc) it all starts to expire. It is like a domino effect, one after the other. Then you hurry, hurry again to get everything updated so it can once again - sit in line with all other dossiers & "wait".
(All I can say is) It's a good thing I'm a detail oriented person (that 'ole programmer in me) and I enjoy the paperwork chase, because I could wallpaper my home with all the paper that has been produced from both my adoptions.
Someday, it will end - Just Not Today!
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3 comments:
Hey Nancy! Thanks for visiting our blog! We too are in the "update" stage now. In fact, we just got back from the notary getting a pile updated only to find out I needed one more copy of our passports (I only had two). A friend of ours (attorney) completed our letter of legal residence. I went to his office today to get an updated letter and one of his clerks asked me at least five times why we didn't have "our" kids by now. I don't think the general public has an appreciation for the amount of time and paperwork it takes for an international adoption - I know I didn't before we started this process.
Anyway, keep your head up! You have done this once already so you know the ups and downs better than anyone. I'll add you to our prayer list -
Tony & Dawn
Alabama
Hey thanks for looking at our blog. I know how that paperwork can add up. It was 2yrs for mine to complete and you know what??? I am ready to jump on that list again.
Good luck and I will keep on looking in on ya
Congratulations on getting the I-171H. That is great news. Yes, the hurry up and wait is frustrating at times, but our little ones are so worth it! I look forward to your journey and posts during your wait!!
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