Article 5

We learned yesterday that our Article 5 was issued.  What this basically means is that the U.S. Counsulate in Guangzhou notified the CCAA that we now are able to bring Eliana into the U.S.  This clears the way for CCAA to issue our TA which is our official invitation to travel to China and bring her home.  We should be getting this TA in a few weeks and once in hand we'll be able to make our travel plans!

When we travel to China will depend on when we can get our embassy appointment in Guangzhou to get her U.S. passport and visa.  As this date can vary quite a bit we can have anywhere from 5 days to 5 weeks notice before we travel.  So, we're now busy making travel preperations and finishing her room (a little more painting before her furniture is delivered on 12/29) her room! 

We're very excited!