So our papers were received on Wednesday, February 28th at Fana. I haven't updated because we had expected to see a referral by now and were just waiting. It has been 3 weeks and some days, and as of now we are still waiting to hear news of our "official" referral from Fana.
So what does this mean, exactly?
Sam's "official" referral is all of his documents translated into English. This involves the original relinquishment documents and his report from Fana, as well as his medical file (which I basically already have). At that time Ted and I will officially write our acceptance of his referral, and use those documents to submit the I800 immigration application, along with a few other things. Once that I800 application is filed, we are able to book plane tickets once we receive the provisional approval. That usually happens about 3-5 weeks after you file it.
As I am sure you could guess, we are anxiously awaiting this next hoop to jump through. This will give us some indicator, give or take a few weeks in either direction, of when we will be flying to meet sweet Sam. Until then, we wait. We have fulfilled everything we are able to do on this end for him.
Please pray in the week to come, that we will receive his referral, or at least some news as to when they plan to formally review our documents and hopefully issue it. We know the folks at Fana work very hard for the kids and that they love Sam very much, so we will trust them that the right timing will come.
Always takes patience - doesn't it?! Wishing things would go quicker, but for some reason they love to keep you waiting. Once there, you will be home with Sam in your arms before you know it, locking yourself in your bathroom, while you soak in a hot tubby! It'll be here before you know it .... praying for it to go very quickly . Sam is adorable, by the way Jill Sievers
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