Our adoption just got updated to Paperwork Complete Posted about over 5 years ago

As of June 29, 2018

The matching process Posted about over 5 years ago

Our paperwork was logged into China’s system on June 29 this year – after a whirlwind of finalizing dossier paperwork, if felt amazing to have this step complete! This is called our LID (log in date) in adoption terms and is critical to the next stage of matching with a kiddo. Summer flew past and we didn’t hear much on the adoption front. Eric broke his foot, so we adjusted to a new norma...

Home Study Approved & Next Steps Posted about almost 7 years ago

We are glad to be one step closer in our adoption process! The home study is basically an in-depth writing of our family history that will go to China with a number of other documents. Our next step is to start the immigration process by submitting an application to the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS). This can take 45-90 days for approval, so let the waiting begin (or conti...

Adoption Coffee Posted about about 7 years ago

Our Adoption Coffee is going strong, so we now have an online order form! See link for details if you live in MN and like coffee. :)https://candycaneacres.wufoo.com/forms/z1i7732t0dbmvrn/

Our adoption just got updated to Paperwork In Process Posted about about 7 years ago

Our Home Study is complete! This is a huge step and feels great to have complete. Next step: have all our paperwork (which is more than just the home study) authenticated by the MN Secretary of State. Then it will be sent to Washington D.C. for more certifications by the State Dept and the Chinese Consulate. We are getting closer to having our dossier in China!