CARA APPROVAL!!!
We have some exciting news! After registering into the Indian database (CARA) our case worker informed us the wait time is anywhere from 3-12 weeks until we receive approval. She told us that with India they randomly select family files rather than viewing according to date submitted. Our family file was "red" and we needed to see "green' for approval. Honestly, Steven and I set ourselves up for the 12 week waiting time. The Indian government selected our file for review and approved it in record timing just under 3 WEEKS! Our case worker called and yelled "green" basically and we all cheered. We are so blessed to have Lifeline with us throughout this entire process.
This is a HUGE step for us because it means all the documents, evaluations, history, family dynamic and Steven's legal alien status was approved with NO additional questioning from the Indian government. Let me say that the approval with no additional questioning is due to our case worker and lifeline helping us along the way with our documents, wording etc. we could NOT have done this so gracefully without their knowledge guiding us along the way. We can officially start receiving files of potential matches! Once we mail in our Fee C we can be matched at any moment. We are so excited and we can not wait for the next step in our adoption journey.
