Baby Mama Drama Queen

Sunday, August 17, 2008

My Adoption Timeline

07.02.09 Passed court (2nd time!)
04.09.09 REFERRAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
09.26.08 Started Shots Hep A and TDP
07.11.08 WAITLIST!!!!!!!!!!
06.25.08 Dossier sent to Gladney
06.21.08 I-171H received
05.01.08 Fingerprinted Early!
04.28.08 Gladney Approval
04.24.08 Received letter from USCIS scheduling appt for biometrics on 05.02.08 at 10 am!
04.16.08 Homestudy sent to USCIS
04.16.08 Homestudy final copies recieved
04.07.08 Received certified letter from the bank
04.04.08 Received FBI clearance card
03.31.08 Homestudy draft reviewed for final revisions
03.31.08 Complete application to Gladney by Fed Ex
03.28.08 PASSPORT RECEIVED!!!! 14 days
03.26.08 4th notarized recommendation received
03.25.08 Dr's physical
03.21.08 TB test at County
03.18.08 Second and Final Home Visit (includes mileage)
03.18.08 Mailed out FBI print request
03.18.08 FBI prints taken at local police station
03.14.08 Recommendation letters from 3 friends all notarized! 1 to go
03.14.08 Sent out request for I600A
03.14.08 Ordered passport folder and card
03.05.08 Faxed application request to Gladney and paid app fee
03.03.08 Schedule physical exam
03.02.08 First Home Visit with Social Worker and paid 1st half
02.28.08 Initial phone conf with Debra at Gladney
02.27.08 Set up fed ex account
02.26.08 Ordered 3 copies of Birth Certificate from Vitalchek.com
Find a local Homestudy agency Child and Parent Services
Opened new checking account just for adoption cost
Research Adoption Options