Monday, March 28, 2011

Hallelujah {EP Approval!}

We were notified this morning that Griffin's EP was approved last Friday, March 25!  Fabulous!  Five weeks was a long time to wait for one little approval.  Ok, it's a BIG approval but still a tough wait.  Anyway, we're approved so now what's next?  Here we go...

  • Travel Certificate - Holt Korea applies to the Ministry of Foreign affairs for the travel certificate after the EP has been approved.  Typically takes about a week to gain the approval.
  • Visa Physical - After the EP and travel certificate have been issued, a doctor appointed by the US Embassy will examine Griffin and make sure he's good to go.  I should be notified when this appointment is scheduled.
  • P3 - The P3 is the packet that Holt Korea submits into the Embassy for the one way travel visa.  This packet contains a bunch of important documents and takes 5-8 business days to be approved.
  • Visa Interview - Griffin's foster mom will physically take him to the Embassy for a visa interview.  Here's what I imagine him saying..."Listen, can we just hurry this thing up.  Seoul is groovy and all, but I really just want to see my mama."  This happens after the paperwork has been submitted into the embassy.
  • TRAVEL CALL!!!!
I'm think 4-6 weeks, but WHO THE HECK KNOWS!?!  Really, it's any one's guess.  I'm just hoping sooner rather than later.

9 comments:

  1. Hallelujah is right! Congrats on EP. Praying you're on that plane to Korea very soon!

    Your little guy is so precious!

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  2. Congrats on EP approval- 5 weeks is insanely long!! We'll be looking of pics of you and your boy SOON though!

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  3. Said on FB already... but very cool news!!! So close.

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  4. Oh Yeah Momma...we are on our way to Seoul! I am praying for 3 to 4 weeks from now!!!

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  5. YEAH! YEAH!! YEAH!!!! I'm so happy! Maybe your good luck will head this way and make our legals come soon too!! LOL! I'm so happy for you! Hang in there! You're almost there!

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  6. YAH!!!! So happy to see this!! CONGRATS!! Finally got to see this post!! :)

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  7. Congrats! Been waiting to see this!!! So excited you're going soon! Hugs and prayers!

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