Overview of our Adoption Process
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√ Application for China program
√ "Paper Chase" to compile Dossier for China
√ Agency sends Dossier to China (DTC - 8/5/16)
√ Waiting list for referral (LID 8/9/16)
√ Referral -
√ Accept referral
Travel Approval
Travel to China for 12-15 days to bring her home!!!!
*Dossier - the packet of legal and personal documents that represent your family during the adoption process. It includes your Home Study and various other recommendations, approvals and verifications.
Our Status Our specific timeline is on the left as you scroll down
√ Pre-Application approved√ Formal Application approved
√ Began paper chase
√ Began Home Study
√ Completed Home Study
√ Completed / Submitted Dossier
√ Dossier arrived in Ethiopia
√ We are officially WAITING (10/11/13)
√ Changed to China Program (2/17/16)
√ Accepted into Waiting Child Program (4/1/16)
√ Dossier to China DTC (8/5/16)
√ Log In Date for waiting list LID (8/9/16)
√ Referral!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (9/9/16)
√ Letter of Intent to China (9/13/16)
√ Letter of Approval from China (9/26/16)
√ U.S. Immigration - I-800 Approval
Travel Approval
Travel to China
Agency Links
America World Adoption AssociationCost