Bringing Home Ella: It's time!

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Dear Ella,

Let's do this.

Love,

Mommy

October 22, 2013 - Submitted Family Info Sheet (initial application) and Medical Conditions Checklist to CCAI

October 23, 2013 - Officially waiting for a referral

November 6, 2013 - Referral for An Chu He!

November 14, 2013 - Accepted Ella Claire's referral on my lunch break (just a funny detail).

November 17, 2013 - Formal application and Letter of Intent (LOI) submitted to CCAI.

November 20, 2013 - LOI submitted to CCCWA.

November 22, 2013 - Application to CCAI tentatively accepted pending pre-approval (PA) from CCCWA.

November 27, 2013 - PA received from CCCWA!

January 16, 2014 - Home Study Began

February 21, 2014 - Home Study Complete!

February 26, 2014 - I-800a Application received at USCIS

April 3, 2014 - I-800a Approved!

May 2, 2014 - Dossier to China!

May 7, 2014 - LID - waiting for Letter of Approval!

July 14, 2014 - LOA!

July 28, 2014 - I-800 approval

August 5, 2014 - Article 5 Drop-off

August 19, 2014 - Article 5 Pickup

August 25, 2014 - Travel Approval!