Today we had our final interview with the US Embassy. They take time to ask both of us questions to make sure we're qualified as parents and Lexi is 100% committed to joining our family before they issue a visa to the United States. After our visit we were officially "approved"! That was the last step in the adoption process. Lexi becomes a United States citizen the moment we land in NYC on our way home. They gave me a sealed packet that has to be given to Immigration officials in New York City at the airport. I guess it contains all of the necessary paperwork to allow her entry into the country.
We celebrated by taking a boat ride on the Dnieper river. Kiev is located on both sides of the Dnieper River, which flows south through the city towards the Black Sea. This was the first time in her life she had ever been on a boat! She'll have a few more "firsts" ahead when we get her home.
Mayla turns 2
10 years ago
No comments:
Post a Comment