We just found out that China is once again making adoption harder. I don't understand why, but it seems they keep adding requirements. The new application requirements won't affect us since we're already logged in, but it might affect our post-placement requirements.
Right now, China requires two post-placement reports (one at 6 months and one at 1 year). If we get our Travel Approval before the end of July we'll be in on the old system (even if we travel in August). But if we don't get approval by then, we'll have to go by the new rules which require SIX post-placement reports, the last one being FIVE YEARS after bringing the child home! Also, they would require 8 photos, a doctor's evaluation, and a teacher's evaluation with each report. Ugh. I'd like to think that once we bring our child home we're pretty much done with paperwork, agency fees, etc. But if we don't make it under the deadline we'll have to do all this. Worth it of course, but just one more hassle.
So, join us in praying for smooth sailing with the rest of our processing and for Travel Approval before the end of July!!
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