Wednesday we had our final adoption appointment - the American Embassy. We joined 55 other families to get our last approvals and take our oath. Jeff and I raised our right hands, promising to take care of this soon to be U.S. citizen, getting a bit choked up, then we looked over and Kathryn had her hand up as well! No cameras are allowed inside, and perhaps that is best, something that will be captured only in our memories. We were given a brown envelope full of documents, and told DO NOT OPEN. If this were not enticing enough, one corner is cut out, so that they can check the paperwork without anyone else seeing it! It was given to us with an unsealed plastic sleeve...and then Jeff sealed it! I don't think he trusted me, do you? Kathryn becomes a U.S. Citizen automatically upon our first arrival on U.S soil -our landing at SFO. We are to stand in the Non Domestic Passports line, then turn over the documents there, and even though I am dying to know....it will not be opened! What a big day for Kathryn YingZi Anhalt! She becomes a U.S. citizen, sees her new home and room, meets her big sister, aunt and uncle and even two cats! What ever will we do for her the next day?
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Been following your journey and Kathryn is precious! I've read on the boards that there is a form that you can file with the CIS to get the contents of the brown envelope. Not sure if you get the originals or copies or exactly how it works, i.e., when to file the form, but it is possible. Enjoy your baby!!
Judi
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