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Old 12-13-2006, 05:40 PM
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PGN Question....Confused and bummed

I was originally told that my case went into PGN on 11/17, but when I received the PGn receipt today it has a stamp of 11/21. I am bummed out.

I am assuming i will not hear anything until after Christmas. I was told the reviewer has my case, but have not heard anything, and my agency has not heard of any prevos.

I am on my 3rd week of PGN and have not received bad or good news.

What are your thoughts or experience. I have noticed that several cases have exited PGN quite fast. I am wondering if my case ended up on the difficult reviewers desk. Does anyone know the names of the "picky" or "difficult" reviewers?
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POA in Guatemala :8/2006 (sometime early Aug-delayed at Guatemala consulate for 3 weeks)
First visit #1: 8/30/2006
DNA and SWI scheduled: 9/22/2006
DNA and SWI reschedued for : 9/28/2006
DNA and SWI completed: 9/28/2006
DNA match(99.99%): 10/9/2006
Exited Family court & SW report released: 10/2006(exact date???)
Pre-Approval (PA): 11/9/2006

Was told I entered PGN on 11/17/06, but PGN receipt says 11/21/2006.
Wonderful visit trip #2: 11/21-11/27/2006
1/18/07- OUT OF PGN!!!!!!!No Ko's. Praise God.
2/5/07-GCBC received
2/8/07-Submitted to Embassy for "pink"
2/14/07- "Pink", tho' 2/13/07 was stamped on the pink slip.
2/19/07- Son placed in my arms forever.
2/21/07-Embassy appointment-8:00am
2/22/07-Pick up visa appointment
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Old 12-13-2006, 05:45 PM
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Most cases are currently averaging 2-3 months in PGN...I don't think you have anything to be worrying about...you are well within the 'normal timeframe' thus far.

I don't think the cases that get out have a quicker reviewer...there are plenty of quick reviewers...the delays almost always occur when it comes time for the Director to sign...
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Old 12-13-2006, 05:55 PM
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I wish I knew who the "picky" reviewer was and if our file went back to the same one this time. We did not hear anything until week 10, then we found out our file was sent to "investigation" We are back in PGN now and I hope we have a "nice" reviewer this time around. You might be ones of the lucky one though, there are some that get out in 5-6 weeks. Best of luck
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Old 12-13-2006, 06:05 PM
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Your timeframe is actually pretty good so far, although the wait can be aggravating. Keep doing what you're doing and try not to worry!
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Old 12-13-2006, 06:22 PM
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I understand...

I'm right there with you and also haven't a clue. At least you have a PGN stamp something or other to confirm when you went in.

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Old 12-13-2006, 06:30 PM
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Smile It will happen.

We are in week 12...we got k/o'd at week 6. Our agency will not give us our PGN receipts...they do not think that we need them. It aggravates me b/c I want to verify our in and out days. I am assuming after the year's end things will speed up. Keep your chin up! Here's hoping for some Christmas miracles!!!
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Old 12-13-2006, 06:36 PM
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I'm sorry you're struggling tonight. The wait in PGN sure is painful. Hang in there.
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Old 12-14-2006, 09:11 AM
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Thank you everyone for your replies and encouragement. This whole process has ben very stressful. I think the hardest part for me is that every step seems to be out of my control...I am slowly learning patience.

I am praying that the reviewers and Mr. PGN man will try to get us all out of PGN before the first of the year.

This forum has been great....You all are wonderful!
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Birth of Baby Boy: 7/17/2006
Accepted referral: 7/19/2006
POA in Guatemala :8/2006 (sometime early Aug-delayed at Guatemala consulate for 3 weeks)
First visit #1: 8/30/2006
DNA and SWI scheduled: 9/22/2006
DNA and SWI reschedued for : 9/28/2006
DNA and SWI completed: 9/28/2006
DNA match(99.99%): 10/9/2006
Exited Family court & SW report released: 10/2006(exact date???)
Pre-Approval (PA): 11/9/2006

Was told I entered PGN on 11/17/06, but PGN receipt says 11/21/2006.
Wonderful visit trip #2: 11/21-11/27/2006
1/18/07- OUT OF PGN!!!!!!!No Ko's. Praise God.
2/5/07-GCBC received
2/8/07-Submitted to Embassy for "pink"
2/14/07- "Pink", tho' 2/13/07 was stamped on the pink slip.
2/19/07- Son placed in my arms forever.
2/21/07-Embassy appointment-8:00am
2/22/07-Pick up visa appointment
2/23/07-Fly Home-Home forever
4/5/07- California readoption and name change!
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Old 12-14-2006, 09:27 AM
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Have faith and patience

As someone who almost lost her mind during our excruciating wait for PGN, all I can tell you is what I wrote above.
We each have our own timeline - some are quick, some are within normal timeframes, some are cruelly slow - no reason. Just the way it is.
I remember our facilitator saying (the day of our embassy appt.) "when it comes to the PGN, we all just wait. We know when they let us know."
Be well and try not to fuss,
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Old 12-14-2006, 10:04 AM
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Wow, our timeframes are very similar—check it out!
However we have already had a previo....It is so hard to be patient!

8/16 Referral (baby boy born 8/0)
9/29 DNA and SWI
10/11 DNA Match
11/9 PA
11/17 PGN
12/8 Previo
waiting to hear about when resubmitted...
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