Kingston,Jamaica

[Nevaeha]

Hi
Wow I missed so much not coming on for a few days!!! Sounds like some good news, sad news and dissapointing news.
I had no idea what I was in for going through this process and I already feel so close to people reading theirs stories of gratitude and frustration. I find this forum sooo amazingly helpful because even though everyone has supportive people in their life no one else quite knows the burden of having no control over immigration processing like all of us. Since I am new to the forum and surely a long long long ways away from a landing story(my application was recieved February 11,2013) I thought I would share the story of how we met .
I was in a terrible relationship with a man in Vancouver (who was jamaican) and became really close to his aunt, so close that I had moved into her basement suite and fondly called her aunty. When her nephew and I broke up (he broke up with me) I continued to live with her. I went to Jamaica with her a few months later and she introduced me to the rest of her family including her god son. When I laid eyes on him I totally felt butterflys, he was so charming, nice and extremely family oriented, it was an instant chemistry between us. We kinda felt like kids sometimes being around our aunt and his mom, we kinda had to sneak off together because they wanted to be very invovled (they were a close knit jamaican family). So after a few days I had ditched my aunt and went and stayed with him, I totally had the time of my life and never had so many romantic and exciting nights. I felt like I had known him all my life, I remember waking up beside him and thinking I would be so happy waking up with him beside me everyday. Until I met my husband I was always very skeptical of people when they said that you just know when you meet the right person. I am so blissfully happy to have found the love of my life and I just wish the process of us being together wasn't so ridiculously long. I read everyone's post and I understand your heart ache and feel for everyone.

How adorable are the two of you?!

Thank you for sharing your story with us, Flowers.

Keep the faith, you may be one of the fortunate ones who gets through quickly!!!!

 

[Nevaeha]

I read here everyday and everyday I am inspired by all of you. I have been praying for those waiting since 2012...
Maddant, thank you for sharing your interview process with us.. you're a brave, honest soul and I'm sure that came through.
dlmo , I'm sorry for your loss as have been in your shoes too. Flowers,,, beautiful couple!
Stay strong everyone... it seems Kingston is working.... God Bless!!!

Hi Mrs. Davis, thanks for stopping by!

 

[Mrs. Davis]

I stop by everyday lol this is the first time in awhile I see some movement... I hope!

 

[Cbn Cdn]

Hello again.

Here is my timeline:

- We started ___________ application for permanent residence on March, 2013
- We started processing ________________ application on July, 2013
- Medical results have been received.

Now the visa office is requesting me to send the ARC fee. My questions are:

I am a not visa exempt.

1) Am I required to fill and submit a TRV while my VO has only requested the ARC fee thru spousal Sponsorship?
2) Since the Spousal Sponsorship application is at the VO, does the TRV application go together with the ARC application?

Basically I want to know if I am required to do a TRV when the VO has not requested it in any correspondence letters.

Thanks in advance.

 

[stacyr320]

Hi
Wow I missed so much not coming on for a few days!!! Sounds like some good news, sad news and dissapointing news.
I had no idea what I was in for going through this process and I already feel so close to people reading theirs stories of gratitude and frustration. I find this forum sooo amazingly helpful because even though everyone has supportive people in their life no one else quite knows the burden of having no control over immigration processing like all of us. Since I am new to the forum and surely a long long long ways away from a landing story(my application was recieved February 11,2013) I thought I would share the story of how we met .
I was in a terrible relationship with a man in Vancouver (who was jamaican) and became really close to his aunt, so close that I had moved into her basement suite and fondly called her aunty. When her nephew and I broke up (he broke up with me) I continued to live with her. I went to Jamaica with her a few months later and she introduced me to the rest of her family including her god son. When I laid eyes on him I totally felt butterflys, he was so charming, nice and extremely family oriented, it was an instant chemistry between us. We kinda felt like kids sometimes being around our aunt and his mom, we kinda had to sneak off together because they wanted to be very invovled (they were a close knit jamaican family). So after a few days I had ditched my aunt and went and stayed with him, I totally had the time of my life and never had so many romantic and exciting nights. I felt like I had known him all my life, I remember waking up beside him and thinking I would be so happy waking up with him beside me everyday. Until I met my husband I was always very skeptical of people when they said that you just know when you meet the right person. I am so blissfully happy to have found the love of my life and I just wish the process of us being together wasn't so ridiculously long. I read everyone's post and I understand your heart ache and feel for everyone.

Aw I love your story.... it gave my butterflies lol......

 

[Kadi27]

How can life be fair?, How is life determined by sitting looking at some papers and then coming to a conclusion that these persons were meant to be?

On Monday she lost her dad and being the only child the pain and discomfort that she has to face alone, the bitter moment that he died the same date last year we submitted our application the 17th. She wont have my shoulders to lean on and cry rivers of tears, she wont have my hands to hold as she remembers the fond moments they shared, she wont get to hear my voice saying it will all be OK when others speak about him or me kissing her on her forehead to calm her down when it gets to emotional. I wont be there to answer all the questions of her son asking, "why my grandfather had to go". On the seats where direct members are to be seated my chair will be empty beside the person i vowed to keep happy in times of needs. And each time the question is asked where am I? not only will it hurt that she has lost an important man in your life, the one that was blessed with the task of making her happy for the rest of her life will not be there to do his part.

Now that painful day will be twice as painful!!

I hope the people working at these offices wont have to be placed in these moments in LIFE when the choice of physical,emotional or physiological comfort rest on the basic of a yes or no.

My deepest condolences; praying for you both. I have faith for that God is maker a way sooner than you think and may God give wifey the strength and comfort during this time of bereavement.

 

[Kadi27]

Hi
Wow I missed so much not coming on for a few days!!! Sounds like some good news, sad news and dissapointing news.
I had no idea what I was in for going through this process and I already feel so close to people reading theirs stories of gratitude and frustration. I find this forum sooo amazingly helpful because even though everyone has supportive people in their life no one else quite knows the burden of having no control over immigration processing like all of us. Since I am new to the forum and surely a long long long ways away from a landing story(my application was recieved February 11,2013) I thought I would share the story of how we met .
I was in a terrible relationship with a man in Vancouver (who was jamaican) and became really close to his aunt, so close that I had moved into her basement suite and fondly called her aunty. When her nephew and I broke up (he broke up with me) I continued to live with her. I went to Jamaica with her a few months later and she introduced me to the rest of her family including her god son. When I laid eyes on him I totally felt butterflys, he was so charming, nice and extremely family oriented, it was an instant chemistry between us. We kinda felt like kids sometimes being around our aunt and his mom, we kinda had to sneak off together because they wanted to be very invovled (they were a close knit jamaican family). So after a few days I had ditched my aunt and went and stayed with him, I totally had the time of my life and never had so many romantic and exciting nights. I felt like I had known him all my life, I remember waking up beside him and thinking I would be so happy waking up with him beside me everyday. Until I met my husband I was always very skeptical of people when they said that you just know when you meet the right person. I am so blissfully happy to have found the love of my life and I just wish the process of us being together wasn't so ridiculously long. I read everyone's post and I understand your heart ache and feel for everyone.

Beautiful story Flowers...love your hair Your hubby is your joy in the morning after going through those dark times. I believe sometimes we meet the wrong person to know the difference when we meet the right one.

All the best girl!

 

[oneandonly]

My condolences go out to you, your wife and her family through this very difficult time of loosing a father. May you help her heal when you can and when you two reunite again.

How can life be fair?, How is life determined by sitting looking at some papers and then coming to a conclusion that these persons were meant to be?

On Monday she lost her dad and being the only child the pain and discomfort that she has to face alone, the bitter moment that he died the same date last year we submitted our application the 17th. She wont have my shoulders to lean on and cry rivers of tears, she wont have my hands to hold as she remembers the fond moments they shared, she wont get to hear my voice saying it will all be OK when others speak about him or me kissing her on her forehead to calm her down when it gets to emotional. I wont be there to answer all the questions of her son asking, "why my grandfather had to go". On the seats where direct members are to be seated my chair will be empty beside the person i vowed to keep happy in times of needs. And each time the question is asked where am I? not only will it hurt that she has lost an important man in your life, the one that was blessed with the task of making her happy for the rest of her life will not be there to do his part.

Now that painful day will be twice as painful!!

I hope the people working at these offices wont have to be placed in these moments in LIFE when the choice of physical,emotional or physiological comfort rest on the basic of a yes or no.

 

[oneandonly]

Welcome Flowers thank you for sharing your beautiful story how you and your husband met. You both look like a perfect match for each other. All the best on your immigration journey.

Hi
Wow I missed so much not coming on for a few days!!! Sounds like some good news, sad news and dissapointing news.
I had no idea what I was in for going through this process and I already feel so close to people reading theirs stories of gratitude and frustration. I find this forum sooo amazingly helpful because even though everyone has supportive people in their life no one else quite knows the burden of having no control over immigration processing like all of us. Since I am new to the forum and surely a long long long ways away from a landing story(my application was recieved February 11,2013) I thought I would share the story of how we met .
I was in a terrible relationship with a man in Vancouver (who was jamaican) and became really close to his aunt, so close that I had moved into her basement suite and fondly called her aunty. When her nephew and I broke up (he broke up with me) I continued to live with her. I went to Jamaica with her a few months later and she introduced me to the rest of her family including her god son. When I laid eyes on him I totally felt butterflys, he was so charming, nice and extremely family oriented, it was an instant chemistry between us. We kinda felt like kids sometimes being around our aunt and his mom, we kinda had to sneak off together because they wanted to be very invovled (they were a close knit jamaican family). So after a few days I had ditched my aunt and went and stayed with him, I totally had the time of my life and never had so many romantic and exciting nights. I felt like I had known him all my life, I remember waking up beside him and thinking I would be so happy waking up with him beside me everyday. Until I met my husband I was always very skeptical of people when they said that you just know when you meet the right person. I am so blissfully happy to have found the love of my life and I just wish the process of us being together wasn't so ridiculously long. I read everyone's post and I understand your heart ache and feel for everyone.

 

[chickie72]

I got the email today and so did hubby. He missed a private call last week ...so I'm sure that was them now.

He has to redo medicals and police record and bring in with marriage certificate and proof of ongoing relationship. I assume it is because of the denied refugee claim and our marrage shortly after the desicion.
My father passed away Sept 10 and I emailed the embassy to let them know of my situation.
Maybe they had a good heart to let us reunite our family at this time. Our 6 month old needs his dad right now.

Blessings to all.

So sorry to hear about your father, my condolences to you!
Once the interview is done, then you and hubby will soon be together.....everything will work out!

 

[chickie72]

I have a question for people who order notes on the regular. Has anyone see their Eligibility go from "not Started" to in Progress? If so how long did it take to change to Pass and have your seen security and criminality change since then too?

Hey there, when my ECAS changed to In Process that is when my eligibility changed to passed in my notes....i never seen on my notes that the eligibility was is in progress, it just went to passed but now our criminality says in progress.

 

[oneandonly]

Well good morning jam fam,

Two more days hope Kingston gives us some more news to celebrate about. Wishing everyone a beautiful day.

 

[chickie72]

carm_cnd sorry to hear, but good things are coming. I can barely imagine what you were going through the days you were waiting to hear something.

krissikris, I am rejoicing in your good news! Family is going home!

Congrads to dlmo77, PPR and interview on October 7th! I wish you good luck on October 7th, also that is the day of Me and Maddants second wedding anniversary.
Maddants has some good advice now for those facing the interview. I was hoping they would have kept his passport as he was requested to bring his in as well.

Chickie, I have been here reading post every once in a while. I read you post a while back when you asked if Maddants had his interview. Sorry for not posting and giving you an update but believe me, that was a hard one to not just write to you to tell you when he was going. But I prefer to have him tell (and Maddants prefers to update) you his story as he was the one who had to experience it. I had a hard time keeping my mouth shut! LOL! I just wanted to share.

About the interview: I have been so anxious as the date grew near, not knowing what to expect. I was sitting at home (took the day off from work) wondering what was going on in that interview. Also, I have heard that Kingston sometimes calls the spouse during the interview. I didn't want to take any chances on missing a call. When the time came around, there was no call to me and all I could think of is what are they asking him? But Maddants phone me to tell me all about it as soon as he got out the door. It took all day to absorb what Maddants said about the questions he was asked. Some of the questions bugged me, especially about the culture part. But how can they understand that some native people do not live totally in their culture when they lost it during the Residential school times? That is history I know well and history I want to forget as my mother was a victim. But enough of this talk about my culture. It is time to hope and pray for the next step in this whole process.

This night hawk, has just done a fly by on this forum (late night as usual) and is going to fly off again LOL! Hope the coming days we will hear more good news! Prayers to everyone here! Lata!

Hey there friend, no hard feelings that you wouldn't tell, that is a decision you made and you have to stick by it! I am just glad it is over finally for you and Maddants, everything is going to work out fine. Did you end up coming down on Sept 1? I didn't get a message from you so I figured you hadn't.

 

[chickie72]

Hi
Wow I missed so much not coming on for a few days!!! Sounds like some good news, sad news and dissapointing news.
I had no idea what I was in for going through this process and I already feel so close to people reading theirs stories of gratitude and frustration. I find this forum sooo amazingly helpful because even though everyone has supportive people in their life no one else quite knows the burden of having no control over immigration processing like all of us. Since I am new to the forum and surely a long long long ways away from a landing story(my application was recieved February 11,2013) I thought I would share the story of how we met .
I was in a terrible relationship with a man in Vancouver (who was jamaican) and became really close to his aunt, so close that I had moved into her basement suite and fondly called her aunty. When her nephew and I broke up (he broke up with me) I continued to live with her. I went to Jamaica with her a few months later and she introduced me to the rest of her family including her god son. When I laid eyes on him I totally felt butterflys, he was so charming, nice and extremely family oriented, it was an instant chemistry between us. We kinda felt like kids sometimes being around our aunt and his mom, we kinda had to sneak off together because they wanted to be very invovled (they were a close knit jamaican family). So after a few days I had ditched my aunt and went and stayed with him, I totally had the time of my life and never had so many romantic and exciting nights. I felt like I had known him all my life, I remember waking up beside him and thinking I would be so happy waking up with him beside me everyday. Until I met my husband I was always very skeptical of people when they said that you just know when you meet the right person. I am so blissfully happy to have found the love of my life and I just wish the process of us being together wasn't so ridiculously long. I read everyone's post and I understand your heart ache and feel for everyone.

Awwww what a wonderful story! Where it didn't work with the first one, you ended up in a position that you were able to meet your husband. I believe God works in mysterious ways sometimes and this is just the type of thing that proves it. Awesome story, thanks for sharing!

 

[chickie72]

Good morning! Well it looks like things are starting to happen in Kingston again, summer vacation is over! Wow soooo happy, who's next? 1 1/2 more days for Kingston to give someone some good news......it is time for this process to end for a bunch of us and it can't happen soon enough (right Nev!)