I'm extremely grateful. According to the OP, 6 months should be the timeline for spousal sponsorships. Nonetheless, this is not always the case. I wish it was this way for everyone, there would be more peace, joy and far less stress and melancholy.CocoVanilla said:
That's amazing! We're waiting for Tara Courier to return my husbands passport. We can't wait!... you nervous to come here?PrayerWarrior said:Given the current positive vibe flowing on this thread, I think this is an ideal time to post my update. I was reluctant to give my update at a earlier date, because I thought the initial response to Atclarke's update wasn't that welcoming. And I never wanted to post an update to be greeted with what I would classify as negativity. With that aside, here's my update:
For those of you who may remember some of my earlier posts, you would recall that my wife was pregnant, and at the time of my first posting I said I had already applied for a TRV earlier this year and my application was refused. I made it known in the forum that I would try again, some advised me that it was next to impossible unless I had over the top assets etc. I was encouraged by most of the members here so I appreciated that. I did apply the 2nd time for a TRV in October and after 8 days I received an email stating that once again it was refused. When I told my wife she broke down in tears. Our hearts' desire was for me to be there when she gives birth to our first child. Also based on the published processing times we felt that our sponsorship application would take a long time, so we thought a TRV was the only way for me to be there for the birth. So we kept trying. We decided that we would try a 3rd time to see if they would have compassion on us and grant me the TRV since this was the 3rd time I was applying in 4 months. I even went ahead and bought a non-refundable roundtrip plane ticket to show that I had the funds to effect my departure and that we really needed this TRV and that we were putting our faith to the test. Eleven days after our 3rd and final TRV application we once again got a refusal letter. We had written our hearts out in these TRV applications, being as transparent, truthful and providing all the evidence that we possibly could. We were devastated.
This time I was more devastated than my wife. I am known to be an optimist and a man of faith, but this the third time of paying 3 separate TRV application fee and purchasing a non-refundable plane ticket to go with the 3rd application- I was at a loss for words. I asked God what is the meaning of this? I was very upset with God because I believed I had done all I could do and I felt He never did His part (I had a moment of weakness). I decided I would cancel the plane ticket and use the available credit to fly to the US to clear my head. However, low and behold, the airline did not fly direct from Jamaica to the US, so I was stuck, as I was not about to spend more money on another ticket to fly to the US. This was God's way of preventing me from leaving the island at this crucial hour. After I decided to stop praying about the situation and gave up ... about a week or so after the 3rd refusal letter I woke up one morning feeling empty and down and I decided to check ECAS ... And there they were, the two words that signaled the beginning of a miracle: “In Process”. They had begun the processing of my application on November 12, 2014. I thought it was a glitch. Even after seeing it I was like, this must be a mistake, this is way too early in the process... so I checked the forum and saw that Atclarke also was a 2014 applicant who went In Process, then I thought maybe the entire ECAS system is malfunctioning. So I decided to just keep an eye on it to see if it would change back to Application Received...
However, after a few days I saw that it was still In Process, and I started thinking that this must be real... Then after I saw some of the comments that followed Atclarke's update stating that her husband's application went in process, I had decided to just observe and not say anything to avoid backlash. Then 8 days after my application went In Process, I was in the shower and I heard my cellphone ring. I saw a strange number, I proceeded to answer the phone. A lady was on the other end, she asked: “Is this Mr PrayerWarrior” And I was like, “ Yes, this is him.” She then said something like, “I am calling from the High Commission of Canada,” my response to this was, “Oh, Hi...” (At this point I was weak in the knees) Then she said, “We need your passport...” She proceeded to explain that I should go to a courier (she listed a few options) and purchase two labels one to send the passport in and one to have it returned to me. After repeating what she said she explained again slowly and once I understood I ended the call. I was in total shockI was saying this can't be possible, this is too unbelievable (but of course it's possible, God can do all things)! I struggled to finish washing off the soap off my body ... I was weak in the knees and joints, I was crying, because in my broken state I had said some things that I am not proud of to God, but He was still faithful to move mountains on our behalf. I called my wife who was at the hospital doing an ultrasound, she started to celebrate and said that even though I had given up she still believed that God could do a miracle. And that He did.
I quickly left my house and dropped off my passport at a DHL. I had received the call about 3PM that afternoon and by the time I got ready and left my house and dropped off my passport it was too late for DHL to deliver it that same day. So though I dropped it off on the 20th of Nov, it went out for delivery and was delivered the following day (Nov 21st). Funny thing is my house is just walking distance from the Canada High Commission in Kingston. I could have dropped it off the same day myself if that option was available. After I did this I kept checking ECAS and DHL for updates but there it was still In Process, until Nov 28th. I came on the forum just to see what's up and when I saw AtClarke's post about decision being made. I quickly checked my ECAS and I too was greeted with “Decision Made”. I told my wife. When I had gotten the initial call for PPR I thought they would have asked for additional documents or an interview, because that's what I see most people saying they requested, but they didn't they only requested my passport - God is amazing!!!
Right now, as previous applicants before me did I'm stalking DHL daily and as soon as I receive my PP with the visa, I'm on the next plane out to be with my wife and daughter!! I am just thanking God for this miracle, because I know only He could have caused such favour to be bestowed upon myself and my wife. While I was trying so hard to land a TRV, God was working on something greater! Isn't God powerful?! Glory to God in the highest, I know without a shadow of a doubt that God hears and answers prayer! Faith is the miracle ingredient and He's a miracle working God! (Moment of praise!)
What I want to say to you all is simply this: Put your trust in God! When you think He's not working, that's when He is up to something and you will be surprised when He starts moving mountains on your behalf left, right and centre! Do not leave off prayer, and when you are about to give up, there's a good chance that He's just about to show up, like He did for my family.
All the best ladies and gentlemen, I wish you all expeditious processing!
The Bible says “For nothing shall be impossible with God.” Today my faith is 10x stronger than it was a month ago. God bless you all and please be encouraged!
MelJam said:Thank youuu !
It made me think about Ofia who is in the same situation, she got decision made on Nov. 14 and since she do not receive any news....Ofia if u here now, tell us if u received any news?
Congrats Meljam, So happy you heard some some progress.
. Your wife must have been over the moon with joy and happiness. Please never feel like you cannot share good news with the JamFam. It isn't negativity towards a member but just our frustration and anger at this cruel and unjust system. As Canadians we believe that our government should be accountable to us and this whole process just shows us just how much it isn't. Mrs. Parkin said:Hi Jacwife - sorry for the late reply - I didnt check this all weekend - Hubby paid when it came back and it was just under 12,000 because of the weight! haha I didn't leave much room for them to think we weren't genuine...
OMG I just cant imagine that day....I will definetly need to drink a likkle something!! lolsammystorm19 said:
Hey AtClarke, indeed, I'm here waiting on DHL as well. Trying to be patient - I found that the trick is in keeping busy. I'm not nervous, I spent a couple years of my life in Canada, so I'm more excited and thankful that I will finally be able to be reunited with my familyatclarke said:
What a miracle. God is soooo good!!!! I'm all teary eyed... I wish you a big congratulations. That is certainly faith put to the test...sometimes these tribulations come to show us who's really in control. Keep the faith my brother!PrayerWarrior said:Given the current positive vibe flowing on this thread, I think this is an ideal time to post my update. I was reluctant to give my update at a earlier date, because I thought the initial response to Atclarke's update wasn't that welcoming. And I never wanted to post an update to be greeted with what I would classify as negativity. With that aside, here's my update:
For those of you who may remember some of my earlier posts, you would recall that my wife was pregnant, and at the time of my first posting I said I had already applied for a TRV earlier this year and my application was refused. I made it known in the forum that I would try again, some advised me that it was next to impossible unless I had over the top assets etc. I was encouraged by most of the members here so I appreciated that. I did apply the 2nd time for a TRV in October and after 8 days I received an email stating that once again it was refused. When I told my wife she broke down in tears. Our hearts' desire was for me to be there when she gives birth to our first child. Also based on the published processing times we felt that our sponsorship application would take a long time, so we thought a TRV was the only way for me to be there for the birth. So we kept trying. We decided that we would try a 3rd time to see if they would have compassion on us and grant me the TRV since this was the 3rd time I was applying in 4 months. I even went ahead and bought a non-refundable roundtrip plane ticket to show that I had the funds to effect my departure and that we really needed this TRV and that we were putting our faith to the test. Eleven days after our 3rd and final TRV application we once again got a refusal letter. We had written our hearts out in these TRV applications, being as transparent, truthful and providing all the evidence that we possibly could. We were devastated.
This time I was more devastated than my wife. I am known to be an optimist and a man of faith, but this the third time of paying 3 separate TRV application fee and purchasing a non-refundable plane ticket to go with the 3rd application- I was at a loss for words. I asked God what is the meaning of this? I was very upset with God because I believed I had done all I could do and I felt He never did His part (I had a moment of weakness). I decided I would cancel the plane ticket and use the available credit to fly to the US to clear my head. However, low and behold, the airline did not fly direct from Jamaica to the US, so I was stuck, as I was not about to spend more money on another ticket to fly to the US. This was God's way of preventing me from leaving the island at this crucial hour. After I decided to stop praying about the situation and gave up ... about a week or so after the 3rd refusal letter I woke up one morning feeling empty and down and I decided to check ECAS ... And there they were, the two words that signaled the beginning of a miracle: “In Process”. They had begun the processing of my application on November 12, 2014. I thought it was a glitch. Even after seeing it I was like, this must be a mistake, this is way too early in the process... so I checked the forum and saw that Atclarke also was a 2014 applicant who went In Process, then I thought maybe the entire ECAS system is malfunctioning. So I decided to just keep an eye on it to see if it would change back to Application Received...
However, after a few days I saw that it was still In Process, and I started thinking that this must be real... Then after I saw some of the comments that followed Atclarke's update stating that her husband's application went in process, I had decided to just observe and not say anything to avoid backlash. Then 8 days after my application went In Process, I was in the shower and I heard my cellphone ring. I saw a strange number, I proceeded to answer the phone. A lady was on the other end, she asked: “Is this Mr PrayerWarrior” And I was like, “ Yes, this is him.” She then said something like, “I am calling from the High Commission of Canada,” my response to this was, “Oh, Hi...” (At this point I was weak in the knees) Then she said, “We need your passport...” She proceeded to explain that I should go to a courier (she listed a few options) and purchase two labels one to send the passport in and one to have it returned to me. After repeating what she said she explained again slowly and once I understood I ended the call. I was in total shock
I quickly left my house and dropped off my passport at a DHL. I had received the call about 3PM that afternoon and by the time I got ready and left my house and dropped off my passport it was too late for DHL to deliver it that same day. So though I dropped it off on the 20th of Nov, it went out for delivery and was delivered the following day (Nov 21st). Funny thing is my house is just walking distance from the Canada High Commission in Kingston. I could have dropped it off the same day myself if that option was available. After I did this I kept checking ECAS and DHL for updates but there it was still In Process, until Nov 28th. I came on the forum just to see what's up and when I saw AtClarke's post about decision being made. I quickly checked my ECAS and I too was greeted with “Decision Made”. I told my wife. When I had gotten the initial call for PPR I thought they would have asked for additional documents or an interview, because that's what I see most people saying they requested, but they didn't they only requested my passport - God is amazing!!!
Right now, as previous applicants before me did I'm stalking DHL daily and as soon as I receive my PP with the visa, I'm on the next plane out to be with my wife and daughter!! I am just thanking God for this miracle, because I know only He could have caused such favour to be bestowed upon myself and my wife. While I was trying so hard to land a TRV, God was working on something greater! Isn't God powerful?! Glory to God in the highest, I know without a shadow of a doubt that God hears and answers prayer! Faith is the miracle ingredient and He's a miracle working God! (Moment of praise!)
What I want to say to you all is simply this: Put your trust in God! When you think He's not working, that's when He is up to something and you will be surprised when He starts moving mountains on your behalf left, right and centre! Do not leave off prayer, and when you are about to give up, there's a good chance that He's just about to show up, like He did for my family.
All the best ladies and gentlemen, I wish you all expeditious processing!
The Bible says “For nothing shall be impossible with God.” Today my faith is 10x stronger than it was a month ago. God bless you all and please be encouraged!
I can imagine MelJam! That was a scare for a moment but I'm glad that you kept the faith chérie!MelJam said:
My husband is getting a bit nervous but he's so excited he gets to be here for the birth of our daughter in February. When is yours due?PrayerWarrior said:Hey AtClarke, indeed, I'm here waiting on DHL as well. Trying to be patient - I found that the trick is in keeping busy. I'm not nervous, I spent a couple years of my life in Canada, so I'm more excited and thankful that I will finally be able to be reunited with my family
God is faithful!
Wowwww what a quick speedy process. God is good!Thanks Twoheartsonelove. Yea, I understand, the process definitely needs a lot of improvements.Twoheartsonelove said:Wow miss a day and this place blows up!! Woo Hoo!!
MelJam when I read your first post my stomach feel and I felt sick for you and then BAM you post again with the absolutely fabulous news!! I am so happy for you and Mr MelJam now KGN just needs to get their Sh!t together and do things correctly. Ugh!!! Way to keep us on our toes during this emotional draining journey. Hope hubby gets PPR very soon so you can have him home for Christmas :-*
Taylor happy for you as well and that KGN sends out your PPR very soon.
PrayerWarrior congrats to you as well! So amazing that you will be home in time for your child's birth!! When is he/she due? Not only for the birth but you will be Home For The Holidays as well
Speaking for myself I am always happy and uplifted to hear good news and rejoice with you all. Of course I wouldn't be human if I wasn't a little sad that it isnt me too.
Hoping for a wonderful Wednesday with continued good news from KGN and maybe POS can throw us a little as well.
and I feel blessed! God is in control and I'm learning to trust His actions.
Aww congratulations on the baby!!PrayerWarrior said:Thanks Twoheartsonelove. Yea, I understand, the process definitely needs a lot of improvements.
Well, I was present at the birth through the aid of technology, but not there physically.
Our baby came this week
