Thursday, April 28, 2011

Class B Waiver Request!!!

I can't believe it! We received an email from our social worker today requesting our Class B waiver!!!!


 What does this mean? It means that Joshua had his exit physical in preparation for EP submission! It means that our paperwork is moving! And based on what I have read on the adoption talk forum, it means that we may be submitted for EP (emigration or exit permission) and passport issuance within the next month or so. EP approval can take anywhere from 4-8 weeks, but recently approvals have been taking only 3 weeks. After EP approval and passport issuance, Joshua will have his embassy appearance and interview and then be issued his VISA. This part can take anywhere from 3-5 weeks, though it is usually much, much faster. After that comes our travel call!!! Based on the timelines of other CHSFS/Eastern families, travel call has been coming 2-3 months after the Class B waiver request! If this pattern holds, we could be looking at July for travel rather than August or September!!!

I was literally shaking with shock and excitement after receiving this email. Is this really happening?!?!

13 comments:

Courtney said...

I'm soooooooooo excited!!!!! Wonderful news!

A said...

that is awesome- congrats mama! your little one will be here before you know it!!

Niki said...

So exciting! One step closer to your son!!!

Wendi Kitsteiner said...

You made fun of me for saying he was going to be younger. :) :) :) God is way cool. So very cool. So very exciting. You are probably looking at meeting your son the same time I meet my daughter Becky. How rock awesome is that?!?!?!

Christy said...

Becky! That is awesome! So excited for you!!! Have to get unpacked and settled in just a few weeks. :) Thinking of you! Sending up a prayer!

Rachel said...

Wonderful news!!!! I hope he is in your arms much sooner than you ever dreamed!!

Deni said...

Best news I've heard all day!!!!!! You're getting so close to your son! I'm so excited!

Amy said...

So very very excited for you!! So glad for you to have heard good news!! You are almost there!

AuntieM said...

Becky,
I am so excited for you, John and Joshua. I can't wait until your family is all in one place together.

AuntieM said...

BTW - AuntieM is your Auntie Mindy

Kortney said...

Yea! I'm glad you saw some movement!

Grace said...

whohoo!!!! so excited for you!!!!!

Tomi said...

Oh you're getting so close!!!