so... what now?
We just received a big 'ol packet of paperwork from Dillon today. Hooray... more stuff to sign! Also included is a break down of the next steps in the process, so, since inquiring minds want to know, following is the simple six step process as outlined by our agency. My cliffs note version of each step is in bold.
1. Dossier Translation. Dossier and acceptance papers are sent to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) to the Dillon staff. After dossier is received it will be sent off for translation. Once translation is complete, the Dillon staff will send the dossier to the Department of International Adoption in Hanoi (DIA). Translation and processing of the dossier is expected to take 2-6 weeks at a minimum.
2. Log In Date (LID). After the dossier has completed the translation process it is sent to the DIA in Hanoi. Upon receipt, Dillon staff will follow up with the DIA to make sure the docs were translated correctly, and that all documents are satisfactory. If everything is satisfactory then a log in date is set. You can estimate possible travel within 3-6 months of the LID.
3. Baby Dossier. After the DIA sets the LID, they send a letter to the child's province requesting that the local Justice Department begin compiling the child's legal documentation, also referred to as the child's dossier. It can take about a week for the letter to be received by the local Justice Department. The process for compiling a child's dossier can take 30-45 business days, if not longer.
4. Dossier Re-Review. After the child's dossier has been compiled, the local Justice Department will forward it to the DIA in Hanoi. Once the DIA receives the child's dossier, they review both the family dossier and the child's dossier. After they complete the review process of both dossiers, the dossiers are forwarded back to the child's local Justice Department.
5. G&R Date Set. After the local Justice Department receives both dossiers, another review is completed. Once the final review is complete, the dossiers are forwarded to the People's Committee. The People's Committee will review the dossiers. Once they are completely satisfied with all dossier documents, they will then set a date for the Giving and Receiving Ceremony (G&R) .
6. Travel! Families should have approximately two weeks notice before travel.
1. Dossier Translation. Dossier and acceptance papers are sent to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) to the Dillon staff. After dossier is received it will be sent off for translation. Once translation is complete, the Dillon staff will send the dossier to the Department of International Adoption in Hanoi (DIA). Translation and processing of the dossier is expected to take 2-6 weeks at a minimum.
2. Log In Date (LID). After the dossier has completed the translation process it is sent to the DIA in Hanoi. Upon receipt, Dillon staff will follow up with the DIA to make sure the docs were translated correctly, and that all documents are satisfactory. If everything is satisfactory then a log in date is set. You can estimate possible travel within 3-6 months of the LID.
3. Baby Dossier. After the DIA sets the LID, they send a letter to the child's province requesting that the local Justice Department begin compiling the child's legal documentation, also referred to as the child's dossier. It can take about a week for the letter to be received by the local Justice Department. The process for compiling a child's dossier can take 30-45 business days, if not longer.
4. Dossier Re-Review. After the child's dossier has been compiled, the local Justice Department will forward it to the DIA in Hanoi. Once the DIA receives the child's dossier, they review both the family dossier and the child's dossier. After they complete the review process of both dossiers, the dossiers are forwarded back to the child's local Justice Department.
5. G&R Date Set. After the local Justice Department receives both dossiers, another review is completed. Once the final review is complete, the dossiers are forwarded to the People's Committee. The People's Committee will review the dossiers. Once they are completely satisfied with all dossier documents, they will then set a date for the Giving and Receiving Ceremony (G&R) .
6. Travel! Families should have approximately two weeks notice before travel.
