Posted in In The News on Nov 28th, 2007 5 Comments »
Paperwork problems in adoption of two Vietnamese orphans bring heartache
A nursery awaits its second occupant
By Rachel McGrath
Correspondent, Ventura County Star
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
While 6-month-old Lillian Rose sleeps snuggled up to adoptive mother, Julie, 7-month-old Madelyn Grace is still a world away in Vietnam.
Although the Carrolls are the legal parents of both babies under Vietnamese law, [...]
Posted in Fees, Tools & Resources on Nov 27th, 2007 1 Comment »
Recently we asked the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi for more information about the schedule of fees that was to be published according to the Agreement originally signed by Vietnam and the United States. Here is the Consul’s reply:
According to the Memorandum of Understanding, the Government of Vietnam agreed to publish a comprehensive schedule of fees. Such [...]
Posted in In The News on Nov 26th, 2007 No Comments »
NEW FAMILIES IN VISA LIMBO
US BARRING VIET ADOPTED BABIES
By SELIM ALGAR
The New York Post
Despite having Oliver’s adoption fully recognized by Vietnamese authorities in October, the Frenches were informed by US officials that the boy would be denied a visa and could not return with them to America.
The couple is not alone. More than 20 American [...]
Posted in In The News on Nov 22nd, 2007 1 Comment »
Hanoi To Home On Thanksgiving:
McClains Return Home After Month Overseas With New Child
The U.S. Embassy never issued a Notice of Intent of Denial for Kate’s visa, which alerts a family their adoption is being investigated. The McClains were told by officials they weren’t being investigated by the consulate.
About 15 families are dealing with the notices [...]
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