The dossier is a collection of paperwork required for international adoption. It consists of birth certificates, marriage license, physical forms, employment letters, apprival letter from the INS stating you have been approved to bring an orphan from a foreign country inth the USA, and many more documents.
Today we went to Manchester to the INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service) to drop off our I-600A and to be fingerprinted. In New Hampshire, you do not need to wait for an appointment to be fingerprinted. Just show up with the application, and they fingerprint you when you apply. When we got there, we found out that Frank did not need to be fingerprinted because he wasn't 18 yet. Well, he got 1/2 day off from school, which he really didn't mind. Kimberly from ACAA will be sending us an application for grants and loans to help cover the cost of the adoption--every little bit helps! I know that God will make sure we get the money somehow, even though we are uncertain, He has a plan!
Kevin had his meeting with Susan today. He said all went well, and he really enjoyed talking with her. They talked about his view of our relationship as well as his past, growing up in a blended family, and his relationships with his stepbrothers and sister. She also interviewed John as well. My turn is next Friday.
I spoke with Dr. McGonagle today. She is a pediatrician who has many adopted kids, both domestic and international, as patients, and has adopted her son from Korea. She said she could set me up with what ever I needed for Lexi while in Cambodia. She will also look over our referral medical information and give us her opinion on the child's health. She advised (depending on her age) that I bring soy-based formula, as many Asian children tend to be lactose intolerant.
I have my appt with Susan as on Friday. She will talk to Frank as well.
Susan was here for my interview today. We talked about my life growing up, our family, and my relationship with my parents, brothers and sister. Jobs that Mom & Dad had while I was growing up. She also interviewed Frank. When she left, she said, "Next time I see you, I will be doing your post placement" WOW!! What a relief! We will have a favorable home study! What was I so nervous about?? It was painless.
We still have paperwork that is needed: State police background checks and Kevin's medical letter. Then it all goes to INS for about 3 months, then to AWAA to be reviewed and then sent to Cambodia.
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