Port of Spain Office, Trinidad and Tobago

[Can-Vinc]

Mr & Mrs Millslu... I'm shedding a tear or two (or tons) of happiness for you. You've been such a huge support system for a lot, if not all, of us here on this thread. You've paid your dues and really truly deserve all of the happiness that is going to come with being reunited with your wife! I'm looking forward to joining this burning party that you speak of. I may bring photocopies though, because I'm so jaded and mistrusting that I'm afraid that once it is over, I'll always be looking over my shoulder in case something is behind us waiting to take our happiness away again. Logically I know this is extremely unlikely but we've all been burned through this so you know where we're coming from.

Ahh look, another rant. Anyways, Milllus, my hubby and I are so very happy for you both. Enjoy this "2nd honeymoon", real life will happen again before you know it.

 

[millslu]

Hello everyone,

This is Mrs. Millslu this time. I thought I would send you how our landing story went for me from my perspective.
Well first of all, as my husband already shared, I was a bag of nerves yesterday. ???
I had butterflies in my tummy all day, doing stupid things.
I went grocery shopping on Saturday and needless to say, I found myself spending way more than I expected and I went to like 3 different supermarkets because I wanted to get everything I knew my husband liked.
I prepared a nice Sunday meal, tidied the house, made sure I rearranged our closet so I could make room for belongings specifically his clothes...lol, it was crazy!

My husbands flight landed at 9:12pm, I was ready to pick him up after 7 o'clock...I just could not bare waiting any more.
When I arrived at the airport, I was refreshing my phone every 5 minutes verifying the flight status, ensuring the flight was still on time. And can I tell you, when I saw the update that his flight "Arrived", I cried, like a baby!!!
I thanked Jesus so many times. I was over come with emotion.

So I continued walking to the "arrival" waiting area, flights from Hong Kong, Philippines, the U.S. all coming in at the same time. The waiting area was PACKED. When 10pm came, I was ready to have a nervous breakdown because everyone's loved one was coming out the gate, and still no husband. By about 10:30 -10:45, I was pretty much the last person waiting in the arrival area. I had my phone in my hand, waiting, expecting a call but nothing...I was pacing, I had to take off my jacket, I was so hot and last night was cold....but in a blink of an eye, there HE was.

I ran over to him. You would think this was scene from out of a movie, I hugged him, I jumped up on him, he held me and I balled. I sobbed for like 45 seconds, I needed to cry because it's been 10 months away from him.
I couldn't believe this was over, I kept thinking, this was a dream because my life these past 10 months has been so complicated, so scary, so lonely, but never really alone.

Anyway, I know Mr. Millslu already shared his perspective, but I wanted to share mine. Being a scared and confused wife for 10 months.
My anxiety is slowly diminishing, but I cant help but reflect and think about how difficult, fearful and torturous this process has been on me mentally.

I know I have to work on putting this hole ordeal behind me, and look a head to our bright and prosperous future. With continued prayer and vigilance, I know I, we will make it
In Jesus' Mighty Name I Declare, Amen!

Thank you family

 

[CdnandTrini]

booooooayahhhhhhh I have landed sweettt

hi forum peeps,well its all done I have landed, I must say am pretty disappointed with CBSA, :'( :'( :'( I thought they was going to roll out the red carpet and confetti for me, but I arrived and nothing only but a hand shake, a thank you and welcome to Canada, so I am going to file a complaint to cic.

Other than that, it went smooth and I was reunited with my loving wife, I made it my duty to be the last person off the plain and the last person out of the airport wanting the suspense of my wife to be intense. hahahha I signed my COPR he ask some questions, we laughed a bit and that was it. So I met my wife we hugged and cried and I told her lets get the hell out of here before CBSA change their minds hahahaa.

Anyways this journey is over and my wife and I are a little overwhelmed and we are trying to get all my stuff in order, like health .card, SIN, things like that. My wife as you know was in jitters for the entire day. She said she was ready to come and pick me up 2 hours before my flight landed.

Well, its all over now and for the rest of you, please hurry back for the burning of immigration papers........and as for the newbies, u will never like this situation but we don't have much choice be strong and be faithfull to the course.

love you all from mr and ms millslu

AMAZING!!!! So glad for you folks, just let the relief and reality sink in.....and Mrs. M. all of us wives know that you will do something equally "nice" back to millslu for keeping you waiting until the last minute ........Many blessings and WELCOME TO CANADA!!!

 

[Kadi27]

Sorry Mr Millslu but this is the teary-eyed landing story we were expecting. Thanks for sharing Mrs Millslu. All the best to you both ;D

Hello everyone,

This is Mrs. Millslu this time. I thought I would send you how our landing story went for me from my perspective.
Well first of all, as my husband already shared, I was a bag of nerves yesterday. ???
I had butterflies in my tummy all day, doing stupid things.
I went grocery shopping on Saturday and needless to say, I found myself spending way more than I expected and I went to like 3 different supermarkets because I wanted to get everything I knew my husband liked.
I prepared a nice Sunday meal, tidied the house, made sure I rearranged our closet so I could make room for belongings specifically his clothes...lol, it was crazy!

My husbands flight landed at 9:12pm, I was ready to pick him up after 7 o'clock...I just could not bare waiting any more.
When I arrived at the airport, I was refreshing my phone every 5 minutes verifying the flight status, ensuring the flight was still on time. And can I tell you, when I saw the update that he's flight "Arrived", I cried, like a baby!!!
I thanked Jesus so many times. I was over come with emotion.

So I continued walking to the "arrival" waiting area, flights from Hong Kong, Philippines, the U.S. all coming in at the same time. The waiting area was PACKED. When 10pm came, I was ready to have a nervous breakdown because everyone's loved one was coming out the gate, and still no husband. By about 10:30 -10:45, I was pretty much the last person waiting in the arrival area. I had my phone in my hand, waiting, expecting a call but nothing...I was pacing, I had to take off my jacket, I was so hot and last night was cold....but in a blink of an eye, there HE was.

I ran over to him. You would think this was scene from out of a movie, I hugged him, I jumped up on him, he held me and I balled. I sobbed for like 45 seconds, I needed to cry because it's been 10 months away from him.
I couldn't believe this was over, I kept thinking, this was a dream because my life these past 10 months has been so complicated, so scary, so lonely, but never really alone.

Anyway, I know Mr. Millslu already shared his perspective, but I wanted to share mine. Being a scared and confused wife for 10 months.
My anxiety is slowly diminishing, but I cant help but reflect and think about how difficult, fearful and torturous this process has been on me emotionally.

I know I have to work on putting this hole ordeal behind me, and look a head to our bright and prosperous future. With continued prayer and vigilance, I know I, we will make it
In Jesus' Mighty Name I Declare, Amen!

Thank you family

 

[CdnandTrini]

Hello everyone,

This is Mrs. Millslu this time. I thought I would send you how our landing story went for me from my perspective.
Well first of all, as my husband already shared, I was a bag of nerves yesterday. ???
I had butterflies in my tummy all day, doing stupid things.
I went grocery shopping on Saturday and needless to say, I found myself spending way more than I expected and I went to like 3 different supermarkets because I wanted to get everything I knew my husband liked.
I prepared a nice Sunday meal, tidied the house, made sure I rearranged our closet so I could make room for belongings specifically his clothes...lol, it was crazy!

My husbands flight landed at 9:12pm, I was ready to pick him up after 7 o'clock...I just could not bare waiting any more.
When I arrived at the airport, I was refreshing my phone every 5 minutes verifying the flight status, ensuring the flight was still on time. And can I tell you, when I saw the update that he's flight "Arrived", I cried, like a baby!!!
I thanked Jesus so many times. I was over come with emotion.

So I continued walking to the "arrival" waiting area, flights from Hong Kong, Philippines, the U.S. all coming in at the same time. The waiting area was PACKED. When 10pm came, I was ready to have a nervous breakdown because everyone's loved one was coming out the gate, and still no husband. By about 10:30 -10:45, I was pretty much the last person waiting in the arrival area. I had my phone in my hand, waiting, expecting a call but nothing...I was pacing, I had to take off my jacket, I was so hot and last night was cold....but in a blink of an eye, there HE was.

I ran over to him. You would think this was scene from out of a movie, I hugged him, I jumped up on him, he held me and I balled. I sobbed for like 45 seconds, I needed to cry because it's been 10 months away from him.
I couldn't believe this was over, I kept thinking, this was a dream because my life these past 10 months has been so complicated, so scary, so lonely, but never really alone.

Anyway, I know Mr. Millslu already shared his perspective, but I wanted to share mine. Being a scared and confused wife for 10 months.
My anxiety is slowly diminishing, but I cant help but reflect and think about how difficult, fearful and torturous this process has been on me emotionally.

I know I have to work on putting this hole ordeal behind me, and look a head to our bright and prosperous future. With continued prayer and vigilance, I know I, we will make it
In Jesus' Mighty Name I Declare, Amen!

Thank you family

AWWWWWW........so touching.....sorry millslu, Mrs. M. wins in the story-telling ! I think every single one of us can relate to the fears and anxieties. It is a really crazy process and it so nice to share in the joy at the end of it. Keep visiting .....Blessings.

 

[MissDominica]

AWWWWWW........so touching.....sorry millslu, Mrs. M. wins in the story-telling ! I think every single one of us can relate to the fears and anxieties. It is a really crazy process and it so nice to share in the joy at the end of it. Keep visiting .....Blessings.

Aweeeee!! Such great landing stories!!!! Happy for u two!!!

Lol Dadzin... they BETTER mean 2013 smdh tic toc is right!!!!

 

[fromadistance]

Awwwwwww such an amazing landing story Mr & Mrs millslu. So sweet

Congrats

 

[KIAB]

Congratulations
Mr and Mrs Millslu
Don't forget about us

 

[oneandonly]

CONGRADULATIONS MR AND MRS. MILLSLU WHAT BEAUTIFUL LANDING STORIES ALL THE BEST ON YOUR NEW JOURNEY TOGETHER

 

[LouisFam]

Congratulations MR and MRS MILLSLU - Beautiful landing story! Loved it! I agree with CanadianTrini, Hope u have something nice for that trick MR M played on u LOL I would be breaking out in a hot sweat too waiting jeepers lol that was funny MR M, nice but not nice

 

[fromadistance]

Hi Louisfam,

Did u send your pp already?

 

[LouisFam]

Hi Louisfam,

Did u send your pp already?

Hi FAD
No hubby hasn't sent it yet. He is picking up his police clearance tmr and sending everything off tmr. Have you all sent yours yet, if so when did you? Hubby and I are hoping they hold the pp for only 2 wks though - he wants to travel mid November God-willing! Any tentative flight arrangements for you guys?

 

[fromadistance]

Hi FAD
No hubby hasn't sent it yet. He is picking up his police clearance tmr and sending everything off tmr. Have you all sent yours yet, if so when did you? Hubby and I are hoping they hold the pp for only 2 wks though - he wants to travel mid November God-willing! Any tentative flight arrangements for you guys?

Okay great. How exciting

Yes they received hubby's pp last week so I'm hoping it wont take too long. I'm going down this weekend so we can make the journey back together.

 

[MsRuby]

Hello everyone,

This is Mrs. Millslu this time. I thought I would send you how our landing story went for me from my perspective.
Well first of all, as my husband already shared, I was a bag of nerves yesterday. ???
I had butterflies in my tummy all day, doing stupid things.
I went grocery shopping on Saturday and needless to say, I found myself spending way more than I expected and I went to like 3 different supermarkets because I wanted to get everything I knew my husband liked.
I prepared a nice Sunday meal, tidied the house, made sure I rearranged our closet so I could make room for belongings specifically his clothes...lol, it was crazy!

My husbands flight landed at 9:12pm, I was ready to pick him up after 7 o'clock...I just could not bare waiting any more.
When I arrived at the airport, I was refreshing my phone every 5 minutes verifying the flight status, ensuring the flight was still on time. And can I tell you, when I saw the update that his flight "Arrived", I cried, like a baby!!!
I thanked Jesus so many times. I was over come with emotion.

So I continued walking to the "arrival" waiting area, flights from Hong Kong, Philippines, the U.S. all coming in at the same time. The waiting area was PACKED. When 10pm came, I was ready to have a nervous breakdown because everyone's loved one was coming out the gate, and still no husband. By about 10:30 -10:45, I was pretty much the last person waiting in the arrival area. I had my phone in my hand, waiting, expecting a call but nothing...I was pacing, I had to take off my jacket, I was so hot and last night was cold....but in a blink of an eye, there HE was.

I ran over to him. You would think this was scene from out of a movie, I hugged him, I jumped up on him, he held me and I balled. I sobbed for like 45 seconds, I needed to cry because it's been 10 months away from him.
I couldn't believe this was over, I kept thinking, this was a dream because my life these past 10 months has been so complicated, so scary, so lonely, but never really alone.

Anyway, I know Mr. Millslu already shared his perspective, but I wanted to share mine. Being a scared and confused wife for 10 months.
My anxiety is slowly diminishing, but I cant help but reflect and think about how difficult, fearful and torturous this process has been on me mentally.

I know I have to work on putting this hole ordeal behind me, and look a head to our bright and prosperous future. With continued prayer and vigilance, I know I, we will make it
In Jesus' Mighty Name I Declare, Amen!

Thank you family

Congratulations once again to you both. I couldn't help but shedding some tears my self. Every time I read a landing story I cry. My hubby always say to me the day you are in Canada is when I'll be happy about anything. Best if luck guys and don't forget the newbies here.

 

[CdnandTrini]

Good morning POS & JA folks, I just came across this info. in a 2012 report on CIC's website:

"When the demand for temporary resident visas increases in the spring and summer, mission resources are shifted from processing PR applications to TRVs. In general, many missions focus on processing permanent resident applications in the low season (winter, early spring)."

Here is the link to the entire report, an evaluation of the TRV program, completed last August 2012.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/evaluation/visitor_visa.asp.

So the good news is that both POS and JA have VACs (Visa Application Centres) now to process much of the administrative paperwork and the winter/early spring are the times they focus on the PR apps. So get ready to be blessed!!