FL Senators

FL Senators Bill Nelson and George LeMieux have sent emails back to my Mom's friends.  Unfortunately, it seems they can only intervene for a FL resident.  Sooo...  Has this been a waste of time?  No, I don't think so.  At least the word is getting out there.  Is there a family hoping to adopt from Nepal in FL?  If so, contact these senators.  They have each written back, sending forms to intervene.  I guess I need to get on my Texas buddies and ask them to send some letters.  I know Lisa wrote a letter (Thx, GF, I know you are busy).  And I plan on either dropping by or calling Ralph Hall's office this week.  Here's what we are asking for right now...  Three things-  1.  That the US get their new procedures to investigate the orphan status prior to parents travel.  This needs to be done, yesterday!  2.  That the US DOS secures an extended travel approval from Nepal.  We don't know what will happen when our 60 days are up and we have not gotten a visa for little girl.  3.  That the US embassy uses the same standards to investigate the pipeline cases as the previous referrals.  Before they approved the visa as long as there was no sign of corruption, now it is stated they will be needing proof that documents are legitimate.  Hopefully, early this week we will get word that DOS is ready to start investigating.

Again, thanks to all who have written on our behalf!
Carrie