We have received numerous questions regarding letters that went out to APs and PAPs from the Embassy. The letters indicate that the case is being closed because of no activity for 12 months. IN PROCESS folks that received them, DON'T Panic. Click on more to get the scoop.
First off, thanks to the folks at the USE for getting back to me on this one...
These letters are computer generated automatically for ALL visa applications - nothing specific to adoptions. They are not something that came from anyone associated with the adoptions unit. This letter DOES NOT mean that the case is revoked. However, if a comment is not added to the case file indicating that the case is active, after 24 months it WILL be revoked.
If you received the letter AND are still actively pursuing the adoption, e-mail Adoptguatemala@state.gov and tell them so. They will go in and reset the "last contact date" for yor case.
I would recommend printing and saving a copy of the e-mail, somewhere showing "sent" status, to be safe should the need come. But knock on wood, a year from now those children will be home.
I'm not sure why some people received them who have their kids home. I personally wouldn't worry about it.
Hope this puts some hearts at ease!
Posted by Kevin at May 12, 2009 07:20 PMmaybe the families with a child home received a letter because they originally were approved for more than one child?
Posted by: vj at May 13, 2009 02:06 PMThanks for this post. We got this while I was living in Guatemala finishing up the process for my daughter. It freaked us out!
Neither the Consular Section or DHS at the US Embassy knew anything about the letter!
Posted by: Judy at May 17, 2009 10:22 PM