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Monday, October 27, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Falling in love with FALL...
I just love this time of year. The leaves are changing, the winds are brisk, the coloring are becoming more and more vibrant...ah. I can imagine Nicholas running through a pile of freshing raked-leaves!! Well, more like swept leaves. I live in the city, we don't have 'property' with much grass etc. So, a broom it is!! My girlfriend Andrea's home must be so wonderful at about now.....get some foliage pictures for me girlie!! And post on your blog, will ya! Geez.
Other than daydreaming, the only other thing going on here is home improvements. My Mom just had new hardwood floors installed, baseboard mouldings, etc etc etc....oh the mess. After seeing her work being done, I am now having work done (more mess). The room that will be Nicholas' (when he gets here but is mine for now) I had beadboard & mouldings installed, it will be painted soft/warm colors. I'll take pictures and post them once it's all done and the mess is cleared away. UGH I HATE THIS MESSSSSSSSSSS. And finally, a new bathroom vanity/faucet and ceramic tile flooring. That should be it for now.
Ok...I'm going to have a bite to eat, I'm starving.....
I love you Nicholas Angelo...
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
JCICS Postings..
Joint Council Update
Program Advocacy
Date October 14, 2008
Regarding I-600A Process
Dear Families & Friends,
After advocating on behalf of adoptive families for the past 6 months, Joint Council is very pleased to confirm that USCIS has announced a very positive ruling concerning the I-600A process.
In summary, it is our understanding that, effective immediately, families who filed Form I-600A, Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition, prior to April 1, 2008 and whose USCIS approval of that petition (aka the I-171H) has not expired, will be able to proceed with their adoption under the I-600A process if they take certain steps while their approval remain valid. This means that families with valid Form I-600A approvals will not be required to transition to The Hague process via Form I-800A. In order to maintain their status as ‘grandfathered’ cases, families with non-expired Form I-600A approvals must request a one-time free extension. Then, prior to the expiration of the one-time free extension, families must file a new Form I-600A and pay the appropriate fee.
It is also our understanding that families with a Form I-600A approval that has expired and who have not obtained an extension or filed a new Form I-600A, will need to undertake the Hague process. The Hague process will also apply to any petitioner who has not completed their adoption by 2014.
As we noted in our Position Statement, this ruling will save adoptive families thousands of dollars, eliminate countless sleepless nights and ensures that their adoption can proceed to completion.
On behalf of over 10,000 adoptive families, Joint Council extends its appreciation to the following individuals and organizations for their tireless efforts.
· Diane Kunz, Executive Director of the Center for Adoption Policy
· Dianne Pearce, Waiting Parent and Co-Organizer of the Fairness for Families Petition
· Debbie Reynolds, Joint Council China Caucus Co-Chairperson
· Kathleen Strottman, Executive Director of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute
· David Yurkovich, Waiting Parent and Co-Organizer of the Fairness for Families Petition
· Members of the United States Congress
· United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
We offer our collective congratulations to everyone who participated in the Joint Council Call-To-Action and the Adoption for All: Fairness for Families petition. And we also send our congratulations to all who participated in the countless meetings, conference calls and emails over the past 6-months. Joint Council is built on a principle of collaboration and this very successful effort clearly demonstrates this principle in action. Our collective voice is definitely stronger than any singular organization or individual.
Joint Council notes that our interpretation of the ruling is offered as a courtesy only and should not be used in making determinations or decisions. Please refer to the full text of the announcements by USCIS which can be found at USCIS Announcement and USCIS Q&A in making any decisions.
Joint Council will provide more specifics as they become available and asks you to visit our website for the latest news and updates.
Best Wishes & Congratulations,
Tom
Program Advocacy
Date October 14, 2008
Regarding I-600A Process
Dear Families & Friends,
After advocating on behalf of adoptive families for the past 6 months, Joint Council is very pleased to confirm that USCIS has announced a very positive ruling concerning the I-600A process.
In summary, it is our understanding that, effective immediately, families who filed Form I-600A, Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition, prior to April 1, 2008 and whose USCIS approval of that petition (aka the I-171H) has not expired, will be able to proceed with their adoption under the I-600A process if they take certain steps while their approval remain valid. This means that families with valid Form I-600A approvals will not be required to transition to The Hague process via Form I-800A. In order to maintain their status as ‘grandfathered’ cases, families with non-expired Form I-600A approvals must request a one-time free extension. Then, prior to the expiration of the one-time free extension, families must file a new Form I-600A and pay the appropriate fee.
It is also our understanding that families with a Form I-600A approval that has expired and who have not obtained an extension or filed a new Form I-600A, will need to undertake the Hague process. The Hague process will also apply to any petitioner who has not completed their adoption by 2014.
As we noted in our Position Statement, this ruling will save adoptive families thousands of dollars, eliminate countless sleepless nights and ensures that their adoption can proceed to completion.
On behalf of over 10,000 adoptive families, Joint Council extends its appreciation to the following individuals and organizations for their tireless efforts.
· Diane Kunz, Executive Director of the Center for Adoption Policy
· Dianne Pearce, Waiting Parent and Co-Organizer of the Fairness for Families Petition
· Debbie Reynolds, Joint Council China Caucus Co-Chairperson
· Kathleen Strottman, Executive Director of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute
· David Yurkovich, Waiting Parent and Co-Organizer of the Fairness for Families Petition
· Members of the United States Congress
· United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
We offer our collective congratulations to everyone who participated in the Joint Council Call-To-Action and the Adoption for All: Fairness for Families petition. And we also send our congratulations to all who participated in the countless meetings, conference calls and emails over the past 6-months. Joint Council is built on a principle of collaboration and this very successful effort clearly demonstrates this principle in action. Our collective voice is definitely stronger than any singular organization or individual.
Joint Council notes that our interpretation of the ruling is offered as a courtesy only and should not be used in making determinations or decisions. Please refer to the full text of the announcements by USCIS which can be found at USCIS Announcement and USCIS Q&A in making any decisions.
Joint Council will provide more specifics as they become available and asks you to visit our website for the latest news and updates.
Best Wishes & Congratulations,
Tom
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Not too much going on here except furniture moving, picking out paint colors. UGH. My apartment is a messssssssssssssssssss. I tossed my bed, haven't picked up a new one yet, sleeping on an air-mattress, which really isn't too bad to be honest. Things are all over the place. My poor dogs don't know which way to walk. But they didn't have a problem finding me on the air-mattress. I swear, if I slept on a bed of nails, they'd be right there beside me.
Oh well, time to get back to trying to figure out all of my cd's/dvd's and other entertainment center items.
Hope all is well with everyone.
FiveInTheHive, if you should ever read this, all the best as you travel to meet/pick up Sam & Eli.....
Nicholas, Mommy's with ya..........in heart.
Oh well, time to get back to trying to figure out all of my cd's/dvd's and other entertainment center items.
Hope all is well with everyone.
FiveInTheHive, if you should ever read this, all the best as you travel to meet/pick up Sam & Eli.....
Nicholas, Mommy's with ya..........in heart.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Update...
The following is an excerpt from CHI's weekly update:
- This week I did receive some information from our representative inVietnam that the US has sent an official letter to the Vietnamesegovernment requesting a meeting for the end of October. I believe thatthey will be sending officials over from the US to meet withVietnamese authorities regarding the new agreement. So this is VERYpositive news that they are actually having a face to face meeting. We don't expect that the agreement will be reached at this time as Iam sure there will be many meetings regarding the details of the newagreement before both sides actually sign. There was still no newinformation regarding the return of dossiers. We will let you know assoon as we hear of a meeting being scheduled or details of such a meeting. I'm happy reading that....one step in the right direction. Is it over tomorrow no, but it's further than where we were last night. Nicholas, Mommy's coming.........as soon as she can.
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