We are chanting that little cheer this morning after our 3:30 am email notifying us that our case has been received by the Embassy in Addis Ababa to finish the I-604 investigation. This means we didn't receive any RFEs! (explanation of that in the previous post)
So, here's the next step as far as the embassy process goes:
The US Embassy in Ethiopia will now complete an I-604 investigation. This may include a birth relative or finder interview and/or request for additional information. The I-604 investigation can take roughly 5-7 weeks to complete. Families who receive a request for more information will likely experience a longer timeframe. USCIS will complete a final review of the I-604 investigation and if favorable, will issue the Pre-Adoption Immigration Review (PAIR) letter.
After the PAIR letter and other necessary approvals are received (this would be our MOWCYA letter that we still haven't received yet), the Travel Department will move forward with requesting a court date. The paperwork needed to secure a court date and the timeframe to acquire the paperwork are unique for each adoption, resulting in court dates not always falling within chronological order of families receiving a referral. These factors, along with the court’s appointment availability, will affect the timing for your specific court date.
So, here's the next step as far as the embassy process goes:
The US Embassy in Ethiopia will now complete an I-604 investigation. This may include a birth relative or finder interview and/or request for additional information. The I-604 investigation can take roughly 5-7 weeks to complete. Families who receive a request for more information will likely experience a longer timeframe. USCIS will complete a final review of the I-604 investigation and if favorable, will issue the Pre-Adoption Immigration Review (PAIR) letter.
After the PAIR letter and other necessary approvals are received (this would be our MOWCYA letter that we still haven't received yet), the Travel Department will move forward with requesting a court date. The paperwork needed to secure a court date and the timeframe to acquire the paperwork are unique for each adoption, resulting in court dates not always falling within chronological order of families receiving a referral. These factors, along with the court’s appointment availability, will affect the timing for your specific court date.