Salam Everyone:
Sorry we didn't post more information earlier. Hind was sleep deprived and exhausted from her trip from Safi to Rabat and back. Hamdulillah, she is better now and counting days, hours and minutes for our rendezvous.
Like I said earlier, the interview lasted between twenty to twenty-five minutes. There were only five interviewees and Hind was the fourth. Her interview was about 10:45 am. Her number came up and she ended up with the Moroccan lady first. They spoke in French. The questions that were asked are as follows:
How old is your husband?
What is his origin?
What does he do for living?
How long has he been Living in Canada?
Was he married previously?
Does he have any children?
What is the nationality of his previous wife?
How old are his children?
Where do they live?
When was the first contact between the two of you? and where?
When did you see each other face-to-face for the first time?
Did he visit you again after you got married?
What language do you speak together?
What are your plans when you arrive in Canada?
What do you do for living right now?
Do you live with your family or on you own?
Have you visited other countries in the past and where?
Were you previously married?
prior to the questioning Hind handed in our Albums or pictures (Hind had five albums) organized and tagged.
She also handed in an updated work reference from my employer. A legalized copy of our marriage certificate in Arabic. Telephone bills, emails, conversation history on msn, hotel bills from our honeymoon, copy of my passport with entry and exist stamps. letters and gift receipts we bought for each other. Receipts for the engagement set. Bills for the photographer, Wedding dresses, bus tickets to and from Safi, receipts of money transfer, a bag full of telephone cards Hind had used in the past four years. Faxes, Diplomas and certificates, etc...
When the interview was over Hind was asked to wait in the reception area. About ten minutes later, the Canadian lady came over and asked Hind to step into her office. She spoke French and English with Hind.
Some of the questions she asked were:
What language do you speak with you husband?
How is your English level? Where did you learn it and When?
Was your husband married before?
Does he have any children?
What are their names, and ages?
What was their reaction to their father's new marriage?
Do you have contact with the children?
What city does your husband live in?
Where is it?
Are you going to have children together?
Have you talked about it?
What are you plans when you arrive in Canada?
Finally the interviewer told Hind that she has accepted our file. "Go wait in the reception area. I will return your dossier." she said.
When they returned our dossier, Hind was told that they will contact her.
Next day, Friday morning, Hind received a phone call from the embassy and was told to come next Wednesday for her Visa, ma shallah. it was the best surprise we have heard for a long time. Thanks to you guys for your support and prayers and We are praying for Hibiscus and spouse, Happy2bmm and spouse, to get the phone call for the visa. noonameen, Yasmina, and boras to receive the long awaited call for the interview.
Hind was very pleased and happy to meet noona face-to-face for the first time, and thanks her for the lunch and lovely time they spent together.
The phone calls Hind received from noona, Zahra and hibiscus to encourage and support her the night before the interview were priceless. They lifted up her spirits and gave her strength and comfort. Thank you for being so thoughtful.
Also thank you Yasmina, penny, boras and the rest of you wonderful people for all your support over the past several months. For those of you who are still waiting, I hope the time will fly by and you will be with your loved ones sooner than you think.
Adel
P.S. Sorry about the lengthy article
Sorry we didn't post more information earlier. Hind was sleep deprived and exhausted from her trip from Safi to Rabat and back. Hamdulillah, she is better now and counting days, hours and minutes for our rendezvous.
Like I said earlier, the interview lasted between twenty to twenty-five minutes. There were only five interviewees and Hind was the fourth. Her interview was about 10:45 am. Her number came up and she ended up with the Moroccan lady first. They spoke in French. The questions that were asked are as follows:
How old is your husband?
What is his origin?
What does he do for living?
How long has he been Living in Canada?
Was he married previously?
Does he have any children?
What is the nationality of his previous wife?
How old are his children?
Where do they live?
When was the first contact between the two of you? and where?
When did you see each other face-to-face for the first time?
Did he visit you again after you got married?
What language do you speak together?
What are your plans when you arrive in Canada?
What do you do for living right now?
Do you live with your family or on you own?
Have you visited other countries in the past and where?
Were you previously married?
prior to the questioning Hind handed in our Albums or pictures (Hind had five albums) organized and tagged.
She also handed in an updated work reference from my employer. A legalized copy of our marriage certificate in Arabic. Telephone bills, emails, conversation history on msn, hotel bills from our honeymoon, copy of my passport with entry and exist stamps. letters and gift receipts we bought for each other. Receipts for the engagement set. Bills for the photographer, Wedding dresses, bus tickets to and from Safi, receipts of money transfer, a bag full of telephone cards Hind had used in the past four years. Faxes, Diplomas and certificates, etc...
When the interview was over Hind was asked to wait in the reception area. About ten minutes later, the Canadian lady came over and asked Hind to step into her office. She spoke French and English with Hind.
Some of the questions she asked were:
What language do you speak with you husband?
How is your English level? Where did you learn it and When?
Was your husband married before?
Does he have any children?
What are their names, and ages?
What was their reaction to their father's new marriage?
Do you have contact with the children?
What city does your husband live in?
Where is it?
Are you going to have children together?
Have you talked about it?
What are you plans when you arrive in Canada?
Finally the interviewer told Hind that she has accepted our file. "Go wait in the reception area. I will return your dossier." she said.
When they returned our dossier, Hind was told that they will contact her.
Next day, Friday morning, Hind received a phone call from the embassy and was told to come next Wednesday for her Visa, ma shallah. it was the best surprise we have heard for a long time. Thanks to you guys for your support and prayers and We are praying for Hibiscus and spouse, Happy2bmm and spouse, to get the phone call for the visa. noonameen, Yasmina, and boras to receive the long awaited call for the interview.
Hind was very pleased and happy to meet noona face-to-face for the first time, and thanks her for the lunch and lovely time they spent together.
The phone calls Hind received from noona, Zahra and hibiscus to encourage and support her the night before the interview were priceless. They lifted up her spirits and gave her strength and comfort. Thank you for being so thoughtful.
Also thank you Yasmina, penny, boras and the rest of you wonderful people for all your support over the past several months. For those of you who are still waiting, I hope the time will fly by and you will be with your loved ones sooner than you think.
Adel
P.S. Sorry about the lengthy article