Hi friends, Ryan here. I talked to Betsy this morning and the families just received some concerning news.
One of the members of our group was able to get in and talk to someone at the Embassy yesterday. They assured us that they are well aware of our situation. However, they let us know that they are sending an investigator down to the province that we adopted from to do some further checking into all of our cases. We have no idea what any of this means. The reason that the Visa process changed in November was to address issues in the adoption process that the US government had seen in Vietnam in recent months. "Both the Department of State and USCIS in Vietnam have encountered inconsistencies in the documentation and circumstances regarding the relinquishment or abandonment of children for adoption. These irregularities may affect the eligibility of the child for classification as an orphan" (From the USCIS Hanoi Website).
We are adopting through a very reputable agency and the province that we adopted from has not had any issues in the past, but it is still very disconcerting that they are having to do additional investigation.
The Gentleman at the Embassy said that it would be at least another one or two weeks until we would hear anything.
Please pray that the outcome of this investigation would be positive. If the US government found any issues with the province, it could affect our ability to bring our son back to the US in a timely manner. Also, please pray for Betsy, Bea, Jonah and the other families over there as they experience this wait away from home and their families and loved ones. It is very taxing on everyone, both emotionally and financially.
Thanks for your love and support!
5 comments:
I will definately pray that you get your approval soon! As a family waiting here for I600 approval and hoping we can travel before Tet, I am wondering what led your group to travel without the I600 approval? Any light you can shed would be great!
deacongirl at roverusa dot com
We are praying and ache for what you are going through. Remember that God is in control...and He is faithful. "Faith is not believing in my own unshakable belief. Faith is believing an unshakable God when everything in me trembles and quakes." A good quote when your life seems at the mercy of bureaucratic whims and you feel rather helpless...
Grateful God adopted us,
mcvetys
Betsy and fam,
We are praying! We pray that you will find peace in this mess, and that your days will go by quickly there. We miss you! Swansons
I have been following your journey with all the twists & turns of bureaucracy.What an adventure!You are so brave to travel across the world to bring this little soul into your family.He will feel so loved & blessed when he is old enough to realize all you went through to make him your own. I miss my sweet friend, Beata, and continue to pray for a swift & safe homecoming for all of you.
Much love & blessings, Mary Jo
Hi Betsy!
I saw your sweet little girl today! I just love her to pieces! Miss you!
Hang in there. This moment in time is nothing in the whole scheme of eternity!
Tracie
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