tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052995806005135111.post4984869246739112461..comments2013-12-04T08:27:27.174-09:00Comments on Family Woven by Faith: Silver LiningUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052995806005135111.post-82898983484826318872010-03-24T12:58:39.882-08:002010-03-24T12:58:39.882-08:00We brought our daughter home with an IR-4 from Ind...We brought our daughter home with an IR-4 from India and while it was not much more expensive, (our state does not require a lawyer so our fees were prob. around $500) it was a pain to go through all the paperwork and be only her legal guardian for all those months. We couldn't adopt her until she was home 6 months, but with court scheduling it ended up being almost 10 months before she could legally have our name. <br /><br />Also, you may not know, but kids with IR-3 visas are apparently automatically sent their citizenship certificates upon arrival in this country. Kids with IR-4 visas become citizens at their US adoptions, but we have to pay over $400 for the piece of paper that IR-3 kids get for free!<br /><br />It will all work out for good!A Staffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10077287848919577570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052995806005135111.post-61525877763037707562010-03-22T16:31:55.988-08:002010-03-22T16:31:55.988-08:00Hi Wendy! My name is Ashlie and I was given your b...Hi Wendy! My name is Ashlie and I was given your blog address by your sister Rebecca! She is coming with Kari and I on the July 19th Ethiopia Mission Trip!! I'm so excited to follow your blog and your journey. We are DTE 01/08/10 with AWAA for a baby boy or girl 0-6 months! We are praying for a referral in the near future, so that I can meet our baby on the trip. How exciting would that be???<br />We have an adoption blog at: www.fulmerstory.blogspot.com<br />Thanks, AshlieRyan and Ashliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12138827758005078186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052995806005135111.post-13196123671380245512010-03-18T05:13:57.415-08:002010-03-18T05:13:57.415-08:00I don't know how I missed this, but you just m...I don't know how I missed this, but you just made me beam from ear to ear!<br /><br />I'm really glad I could offer something up to help.<br /><br />Love you too! And miss you! No trips planned to the NE this year? ;-) Alas, no trips planned farther than MN for us. Some day.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06260996599377622143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052995806005135111.post-42256702660620771872010-03-12T11:12:11.825-09:002010-03-12T11:12:11.825-09:00I totally agree with Jen... we actually were in ET...I totally agree with Jen... we actually were in ET when Zoie's paperwork has major problems and the court date was scheduled while we were in country. We CANT believe in all the stress & craziness that we missed the opportunity to bring Zoie home with a IR3. Can you imagine to our surprise finding out we could have been done & over with more paperwork and re-adoption costs. Wellll as you know I think adoption is miraculously crazy from start to finish and in the end... I love wrapping my heart around the good in this law change. We will need to raise more $$ but I know God will provide when we need it!!<br />Thanks for bringing me to you site... love your blog:)Karihttp://www.mycrazyadoption.comnoreply@blogger.com