Yesterday Sentayehu became a US citizen. It was adotion finalization day for her in Suffolk County Family Court. For those who do not know I will explain. Although the adoption in Ethiopia was full and final, the visa that she came into the US with did not make her a US citizen. It made her a resident. In order to become a citizen she needed to have paperwork filed with the courts here so we did that yesterday. I was a bit (to say the least) stressed because there is a tax credit for adoptions that is due to expire in 2009. There is a possibility that it will be renewed for 2o10, but not a guarantee so I was very pleased when I found out on Wednesday evening that it was a go for Friday the 18th of December. The court clerk said that it was the only date possible before the New Year. I was having camera issues so I had to use my cell phone to take the picture. I hope you like it. The stuffed snowman was a gift from the court!
Congrats! I hope that tax credit is extended for 2010! Just my luck though, a day late and a dollar short!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tami - I hope it is for you! I was pretty stressed but it worked out - just like many other times through this process. Hang in there. And glad to see you are still checking in - I've slacked off so long I thought no one would be looking.
ReplyDeleteoh yeah- I'll always be checking in every week now that I know you are posting again! No pressure! ;) CONGRATULATIONS to our new little Miss America! Very happy for you in being able to end this decade the way you wanted to.xo
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