Hello All,
I've been reading comments on this forum from members who applied 2009, 2010, 2011 etc. and we are all PISSED...understandably. I'm hoping we all married our spouses with full knowledge of the hurdles of immigration and maybe some understanding of the sacrifices but no one can truly know until well into the process. We all have our complaints, some with the amount of time, some with the process but I think all of us can agree that the lack of communication is a big issue. I know a few others who went through same for India or China and I don't think the process is that bad there...meaning CHC-I has a problem with communication in particular. You can fax or email which is a hit or miss, can't call the call center as they deal with Canada cases only and ATIP takes a month! Of course I'm saying what we all know.
Some of us have individually complained or went to our MP or signed petitions, all with good intentions but I think its time that if not for our own good, the good of future applicants at least...we do something more effective. I'm not even decided yet on what...but something formal and proper...something that would get noticed...I want Canadians to hear our story. Because lets be honest...what does the average Canadian think? Well nothing, who cares about this...how many of us gave a damn before our own husbands and wives were stuck in this system? But even if a Canadian thinks...they think oh immigrants! Their lucky...come here quick and all comforts. I want to tell how difficult it is, the emotional impact, the toll on our relationships and that we pay for all this! This isn't welfare or anything....we paid over a thousand dollars...and would pay way more if it meant faster and more humane service. So I ask some of you come up with bold ideas and perhaps PM me....I don't want another petition but rather want to tell the story to Canadians...maybe we can tell the story of 10-20 of us? Maybe an open letter to all MP's? Maybe contact the media...but has to be as a group...coast to coast and we need to make us more than a number.
So please let me know through PM if you can do more than a bit of ranting...it will take time, we all have jobs etc. but I want to put together something that will work.
Thanks