It's Saturday morning in Beijing and our little boy is waking up to his 7th birthday. How it breaks my heart that we can't be there with him or even talk to him on this very special day. I think it is even harder because everything seems to be moving slowing in China right now - almost as if quicksand has taken over. We had hoped to travel before Christmas but that dream seems less likely to happen. So, we continue to wait. We have purchased Simon a few presents - still unsure of all of his likes and dislikes. I am baking a cake and will decorate it with the appropriate number of candles - fully lit of course. We will be sending pictures and a letter through Red Thread in hopes that BCWI is in a receiving mood :)
I still haven't bought a new tooth brush holder yet - waiting for just the right one...maybe I should shoot for one that holds 5 just in case we decide, or God does, to go through this insanity again? Hugs and prayers to my friends who are waiting with me.
DO call the consulate!!! They were so helpful. Tell them you are a Hague case and you want to check the status of your case. Have your child's Chinese name ready and the petitioner's name ready (on your USCIS approval).
ReplyDeleteThe consulate is open from 8:30-5:30 local time, remember they are 13 hours ahead of EST!
The number is 011 86 20 8518 7653
It doesn't sound like a ring, more like a busy signal, just so you know, if you have never made an international call :)
They will tell you if and when your article 5 was released. THEN, you can know what to tell your agency!
Hope this helps! IF you need more info let me know!