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Originally Posted By Chris

Is there an average stay in PGN? If it goes past a certain amount of time is it possible for the agencies to make inquires?

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Originally Posted By Donna

Hi Chris

I asked that same question to my agency last night and the answer is basically "no."

Here is the response I received from my agency last evening...The PGN is a branch of the Guatemalan government. I sincerely doubt that any communication from an American citizen checking on their adoption process would even be acknowledged. Actually, the attorneys have always told us that inquiries and/or follow-ups at the PGN are unwelcome, and that bugging them often proves to be more harmful than helpful. They are notified if the PGN wants anything additional or when they can come and pick up the completed case. Other than that, they are not notified of progress (or lack thereof).

It does not really help, but I hope it answers the question. If someone knows differently, please post it.

Thanks

Donna

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Originally Posted By Viejo Jack

Remember two things:

First, PGN is an independent governmental legal office and the only contact on behalf of an adopting parent should be via the attorney representing you.

Second, an agency of the Guatemalan government does not function in the same way as an agency of the Federal or State government in the U.S. It is not responsive to the same inquiries or pressures as those used in this country, and bureaucrats in Guatemala have to be dealt with in a different manner.

So, leave it to your attorney, don't try to understand the reasons for what is happenning, or not happenning, and be patient.