So we went to a "waiting family" support meeting at our agency last night. It was a chance to hear the latest goings on in Korean adoption, why the wait for processing has lengthened and what is going on with the annual emigration visa quota. We also got to meet some other waiting parents - some who don't yet have referrals and a few, like us, who do and are waiting to travel.
We learned that there is still a 10% chance we could make it within this year's Emigration quota (set by Korea) and travel by end of the year (December) to pick up our little guy. I'm crossing all my fingers and toes that this 10% happens for us!! We'll likely know by mid October if this dream scenario could come true.
If not, then we wait until 2010 Korean Emigration Permits open up. And since January is a slow month with their processing, due to Nat'l holidays, changing of personnel at the various ministries and agencies, then we'd have to wait until February. Boo on that!!
We are 'wishing upon a star' and pray-pray-praying it's DECEMBER!!!!
- S
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
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Hello - I just found your blog. Congrats on your referral! He's adorable. We are in the process of adopting from Korea too. Waiting for a referral. My blog's at http://jonandkellyplusone.blogspot.com if you're interested in following along.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed (Adrienne CHSFS forum)
ReplyDeleteI will help with the praying. An extra face at Christmas would be great!
ReplyDeleteHere is to wishing for December for your TC...most definitely!
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