LID 3/2/07

On 3/19/07, we found out we have an LID. That is "Log In Date." It means that all of our paperwork has been translated to Chinese, reviewed, and accepted by the China Center for Adoption Affairs.
http://www.china-ccaa.org/frames/index_unlogin.jsp

It means it's official! No more worrying about the timeline or regulation changes. We're now expectant parents.

Now, we just stand in the long line at the CCAA.

Wait Times Table

At the time of our LID, wait time is 16.5 months. As you can see from the table, the wait time is increasing each month. China is processing 2 weeks worth of LIDs each month, so each month, they will be 2 weeks further behind if these same variables continue.

Wait Times Graph

This graph shows the steady climb in wait times. If the wait times hold steady at 16.5 months (most internet sources say that it is unlikely to stay that short, but we can still be hopeful. China has significantly tightened regulations and reduced the number of people who can qualify. Maybe that means fewer applications and faster processing), then we will receive information about our daughter approximately mid-July, 2008. If, however, they continue to climb at this rate, then we can expect to be waiting until mid-March, 2010.

Surprising Statement on Home Study

Michael says this is because we live in Elk, and they didn't find a meth lab in our home.

US Approval

We meet all of the requirements for the State of Washington. Now, we just hope we will meet all of the requirements of the People's Republic of China.