Visas 37 Cable Update

I received an email this morning from the Adoptions Unit at the Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal. He said they have received my I-171H but have not received my Visas 37 cable from NVC. He asked us to contact NVC to see if they had received it from my CIS office. They need a valid Visas 37 cable in order to produce the Guarantee Letter at the Embassy. Apparently, the Ministry does not accept electronic copies of the letter. Also, according to new terms and conditions, international adoptions must conducted via Ministry approved adoption agencies. They are now asking the agencies to come to the Embassy on the parent's behalf to retrieve the Guarantee Letters Monday through Friday from 1:30-4pm.

I hope this helps everyone that is wondering how the guarantee letter
is generated.

I am now waiting on the NVC to let me know when they receive my I-171H. I believe my CIS sent it via snail mail and the NVC rep told me it takes between 2-4 weeks. She asked if my rep at CIS could email it. My homestudy agency is trying to track them down to see if this can happen.

My dossier should be mailed off this week and our in-country rep will get the guarantee letter in person and add it to my dossier, once the cable 37 is received. Again, I couldn't imagine doing this without Kaitlin. She is my Gladney hero.