We were notified today by our agency that China has officially given us Pre-Approval (PA) to adopt our precious baby girl. We are so HAPPY to be one step closer to bringing Genei home. And we can now send a care package to Genei's SWI and soon will be able to request updated photos and physical exam.
So...what happens next you ask. Well now we wait for LOA, TA, and then finally CA before we can travel. Now I'll tell you that really means.
The LOA (Letter of Acceptance), is really the final approval of our adoption. This usually come about a month after PA and you travel about 6-8weeks after you receive it. I am expecting/hoping our will be here by the end of this month or the beginning of June.
The TA (Travel Approval) is when China gives us dates of travel and our tickets can be purchased.
Finally, CA (Consulate Appointment) is the day we are to be at the Chinese Consulate to be sworn in as Genei's adoptive parents. This date is requested after your travel plans are set and is towards the end of our trip in China.
We are still hoping to travel sometime in August or September, but are unsure if the Summer Olympics, being held in Beijing, will interfere with our plans. I will continue to update this site anytime I learn of further progress....so if you really want to keep up with the Harter Happenings check back frequently.
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Congratulations on getting PA!!! I was just given the OK to send care packages too and I am going overboard!!! At the rate I'm going, I'll pay $200 to send it to Taiwan! Please post pictures of what you send :)
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