I honestly don't know....but I've had a conversation with an attorney who told me about a family that DID leave before they were given the ICPC-okay. It seems that somehow, this WILL jeopardize an adoption. And...because this particular couple DIDN'T Wait...there was great concern that the entire adoption was 'off'. Don't ask me specifically 'why'; I just know it was a VERY tense and worry-ful time for that family---as I was told.
I suspect, there's a date and time validation from both offices as to the 'when'. I know paperwork has to be verified somehow. It's weird isn't it?
And yet, I know that ICPC is in place to assure that someone isn't crossing state lines with an illegal baby....kidnapping and such, KWIM?
For us, it wasn't bad, as we had friends/family to see during the process. But, having to stay in an apartment, would drive me a little bonkers too.
Hang in there...
Sincerely,
Linny