Once we get our I800 approval (around May 1) we can get all the dossier state certified (this can be done by an in-person visit to the state capitol, same day).
Then we send the dossier to the Chinese Consulate to be authenticated. This takes about 2 weeks (around May 21).
Then our dossier goes to the agency to be sent to China. We will get our LID in 1-4 weeks, (around June 21.)
So, we should have a Log in date around the end of June. Then we can be matched anytime after that. Because we are requesting a girl under three our wait times will be longer. We waited about 2 months to be matched with J., so I think our wait times might be closer to 4 months, maybe longer. But it is impossible to tell, our daughter might be matched with us sooner.
This is from the agency:
Once you are matched you can expect your dossier to take about 5-12 weeks to go through the processes until you receive your LSC (letter seeking confirmation.). That is your actual referral from China for the little girl you will be matched with. After LSC and the paperwork piece to accept this referral -way less paperwork then dossier.. don't worry:), you can expect to travel about 2-4 months after that.
So. . .about 8 months from referral to travel.
I am getting really excited! I really hope to have a referral by the end of year and travel next summer :) Sooner would be better, but it is important to have realistic expectations.
Here is a spread sheet with the numbers:
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