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The Steps of Guat Adoption

Gabriella Lilisol A. enters the world-- March 27, 2007
Referral-- April 25, 2007
DNA Test (U.S)-- June 15, 2007, results June 22, 2007
Pre-approval for U.S. Visa (U.S.)-- Wait begins June 22, 2007 (~60 days)
Family Court (Guat)-- June 8, 2007
Family Court (Guat)-- Social Worker Interview, June 15, 2007
Family Court (Guat)-- Exit, July 9, 2007
PGN (Guat)-- July 10? (~8 weeks in best case scenario)
PGN Kickout-- July 18, 2007
Received Visa PA-- August 29, 2007
PGN re-submit- September 18
PGN Kickout #2- October 1
PGN Re-submit-- October 5
PGN Kickout #3-- Nov 26, 2007
Central Authority Registration- February 11, 2008
PGN Re-Submit-- Feb 15, 2008
PGN OUT!!!- March 12, 2008
New Birth Cert. Issued--March 17, 2008
2nd DNA Test Completed--March 31, 2008
U.S. Embassy appt. to receive visa--April 18, 2008
HOME!!!!- April 22, 2008