The importance of words

I guess that I should not be surprised that there is yet another change in the I-600 procedure.  We heard rumors last week about CIS in HCMC telling PAPs that the 60 day timeframe for review is now 60 working days (and we all know how many days they don’t work).  I’ve seen an actual confirmation from CIS delivered last week that now includes the word “working” in it.  Those of you waiting with me might want to check your confirmations to see what they say.  I’ve been waiting for a while now, and mine certainly isn’t qualified.  One has to wonder if CIS and the DoS have painted themselves into a corner with the backlog of applications they have yet to get through and the number of holidays they’ve enjoyed over the past three months.  Here’s hoping that when they return to the office in a few short hours they return with a new-found desire to help the children waiting in orphanages across the country of Vietnam for their American parents to come get them.

February 18, 2008 - Posted by Oscar and Etta's mom | Adoption, Vietnam, Waiting