We have still not received official confirmation on entering family court (each attorney has different stages they communicate on), but have been advised by our agency coordinator that we are most likely now in family court in Guatemala.
With respect to the US immigration side of things, we are still awaiting the debit to our credit card to show us that DNA testing has been authorized...this is quite possibly the first time I have prayed to see a debit posted on our credit card!
The elections in Guatemala are held on Sunday (Sept 9th). It is going to be very interesting to see the repercussions for international adoption based on the results. Let's pray whatever candidate is elected, they will have the children's best interests at heart.
Friday, September 7, 2007
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And finally we meet...
Thank you God
Our precious baby girl
Jessica at 4 months and 23 days old!
Jessica - 1 Month Old
Nite Nite our Angel
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The 21 Step Journey
Referral and Adoption Procedures
1. Our Dossier is sent to GUA for translation
2. Jessica is born (April 4th, 2007 - weighing 5lbs 8oz)
3. Birth certificate is issued
4. Jessica's BM signs over custody
5. Jessica has basic physical and first immunizations
6. Jessica's BM also sees a doctor and has blood tests
7. We receive Jessica's referral (actually this came early!)
8. We accept Jessica's referral (August 14th, 2007) and sign POA
9. Our POA is registered in Guatemala
10. The lawyer submits all docs to Family Court
11. The lawyer requests DNA testing be performed on the birth mother and Jessica
12. Family Court social worker reviews our dossier, interviews Jessica's BM & sees Jessica in foster care. Jessica's BM signs consent for adoption for second time
13. A third consent by Jessica's BM is signed
14. The lawyer then submits a petition for approval to PGN
15. Notary in PGN reviews all the docs
16. PGN issues its approval for the adoption to proceed
17. The lawyer meets Jessica's BM for the 4th sign-off (Protocolo)
18. The adoption decree is issued by the lawyer and Jessica is legally now our child!
19. A new birth certificate is then issued by the Civil Registry with the Jessica's original first and middle names unchanged, but with our names as parents
20. Lawyer takes new birth certificate and applies for a Guatemalan passport
21. All documents are translated into English by certified translators, as required by US INS regulations
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6 comments:
Jessica May is such an adorable angel! I am praying that you are well on your way to completing you adoption. I will be with you as we negotiate this journey together.
Frances
Praying you have a smooth stay in Family court and that your DNA is completed soon...
Praying for election day in Guatemala....
God Bless~
Julie
CCI Family
Loz - what was the news from the elections? Auntie Angxx
I will pray that you are BLESSED with that beautiful charge soon!! Sounds kind of crazy..huh. :)
God Bless,
Kelly
Hang in there. I hope you will receive an update soon. I will be in touch tonight. I am keeping you and Jessica in my thoughts, hopes, and prayers!
Frances
Thanks for all your comments my dear friends!
Ang - their will be a re-election in early Nov (there was not a clear front runner this time...).
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