Approval for the state of Indiana was granted on February 28, 2007 by John Roberts, ICPC Consultant.
The I-600 was approved for both girls on March 2, 2007.
The I-600 approval was then forwarded to the US Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica.
Andrew & Linda called immigrations to verify that this was all they needed to come and get the girls. The immigration officer they spoke to was rather short with them on the phone and said that when the I-600 is approved, that is their ticket to go to the US. Andrew & Linda also specifically asked them about the "orphan" phrasing in the paperwork and were assured that since there was an irrevocable release letter from the parents on file, they were considered "orphans."
They made plans to go to Jamaica and get their girls!
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The Story
A popular catch phrase today is “it’s not personal, it’s business.” And the adoption industry is a business. But it’s very personal to the people who want to adopt . . . and to the children who need to be adopted. Every other day you seem to hear of a celebrity who, in a matter of weeks, has been able to adopt a child from another country with very little trouble. Whether this is because of their celebrity status or the fact that it is not hard for them financially speaking, it is hard to say. But if you’re not a celebrity with great financial backing, then inter-country adopting can be a very difficult and drawn out process. This is the story of one such couple from Indiana who is attempting to adopt two girls from Jamaica. Their struggle began over two years ago and continues today. We can only hope that by gaining support and publicity through word-of-mouth, not only will their case be heard and impacted . . . . but that adoption and immigration may become as personal for those industries as it is for all those other people out there wanting to have a family through inter-country adoption.
Blog Archive
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2007
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September
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- Background Information
- 1st Trip to Jamaica - Meeting Alexia & Simone
- School Support
- 2nd Trip to Jamaica - June 2005
- 3rd Trip to Jamaica - January 2006
- 4th Trip to Jamaica - July 2006
- Adoption Process Expenses
- 5th Trip to Jamaica - October 2006
- 4 Trips to Immigration in Indianapolis
- Approved!
- 6th Trip to Jamaica - August 2007
- Current Situation
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September
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