Itinerary

We received confirmation of our Consulate Appointment (CA) today (12/30) and our itinerary. The adoption is considered final by the US government on the day of the CA. The number one priority is to bring Layla home as soon as possible. However, the fact that the adoption will be finalized this year is a huge and unexpected blessing to us for financial reasons. We just can't believe how this is all coming together for us. We can't help but see the hand of God throughout this adoption journey.

Below is our itinerary. We leave Cincinnati December 16th. December 22nd is the day we meet Layla (called Gotcha Day). I just can't believe this is really going to happen...


Dec. 17 (Wed) Arrive in Beijing Flight: NW 29 Arr.: 9:40pm
Stay at Zhaolong Hotel (4 nights)
Tel: 01186-10-65972299 Fax: 01186-10-65972288
FTIA Coordinator: Catherine: 01186-01-13910937695

Dec. 18 (Thu) – 20 (Sat) We will arrange tours to the Temple of Heaven, Hutong tour, Great Wall, Summer
Palace and Forbidden City. (Watch Acrobatic Show on Friday afternoon)
(Watch Acrobatic Show on Friday afternoon)

Dec. 21 (Sun) Morning: Beijing to Guangzhou Flight: CA 1315 (11:10am-2:10pm)
Stay at Guangdong Victory Hotel (11 nights)
Tel: 01186-20-81216688 Fax: 01186-20-81216062
Local guide: Helen: 01186-13724018461

Dec. 22 (Mon) Afternoon: Go to the Civil Affairs Bureau of Guangdong Province to receive your child

Dec. 23 (Tue) Morning: Go to the Civil Affairs Bureau of Guangdong Province to complete the adoption
registration and notarization procedures

Dec. 24 (Wed) Afternoon: Pick up the registration card and go to the Public Security Bureau to apply for your child's passport

Dec. 25 (Thu) – Dec. 28 (Sun) Tour may be arranged and will be optional. Free time available if not touring
Have visa picture taken and medical exam performed for your child on Friday

Dec. 29 (Mon) Afternoon: Tour may be arranged and will be optional. Free time available if not touring
Pick up all notarized paperwork and the passport for your child

Dec. 30 (Tue) Morning: Your local guide submits the visa application documents for you to the U.S.
Consulate

Dec. 31 (Wed) Afternoon: Have the group-oath taken at the U.S. Consulate
Receive your child’s visa
Jan. 1 (Thu) Morning: Guangzhou to Tokyo Flight: NW 28 Dep.: 8:30am