Finally some updates with CIC. The past weeks were super pressure and stressful for me and my husband since, after 2-weeks from passports submission with Canada Visa Application Centre in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines (VFS Manila), all we heard from them is our passport is still in process.
Schedule of our Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) is so near and yet no Visa on Hand (VOH) yet. PDOS is one seminar that immigrants to Canada has to attend and a schedule is given once you register online. No walk-ins, we must get our schedules online. It is indeed a very stressful weeks.
I thought once an applicant received a PPR from CIC then everything will just fall into their right places but NO. Passport stamping, issuance of visa and Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) are another things to consider. I just really thought it will go smoothly too just like when we received our PPR which is at 2 months and 2 weeks or just like other fellow applicants at Manila Visa Office (MVO) which is at 2 weeks. In our case, our passport stamping went to I do not know where. As of writing, at 1 month, no VOH yet.
This morning, at around 9:00 AM and after discussing with my husband, I emailed MVO to inquire on the status of the return of our passports. I wrote the most courteous and kindest email letter to MVO, LOL, but it is true. I do not know if it helped us but this afternoon, about 1 hour ago (hahaha, blogging myself to remove all my worries and stressful state), I again opened our MyCIC. While scrolling down, my mind says "submitted again (sad face)" but Oh my God it says there "updated".
This is now how it looks with our submitted applications for Permanent Residency and Express Entry:
I screamed while saying "updated", sit straight and my husband is on panic mode, bwahahahaha. I was crying already while opening "check status and messages" and I am calling our Father God. Praying for His mercy. I breakdown when while it is circling (like buffering thing) I already saw the word "Closed" in Application/profile status. I did not read all, I just hugged my husband. I cried. It was a relief, so much relief in the heart and mind. After my melodrama, I grabbed my ipad and screened shot CICs final decision as shown below.
Then after gaining my composure, LOL, I opened VFS Manila. Clicked on chat to inquire on the status of the return of our passports. Sadly, the VFS Operator still says it is still in process with the Embassy. Okay, fine. What is important is that our PR Visa application is now closed, completed and approved. We just need to wait for the return of it. They say it will take another 2-3 days. I just pray not more than that because we are scheduled for PDOS for the next few days.
Thank you dear Father God. You saw me crying and so impatient for the past days and weeks. Last night, I was so low, I cried my heart out but just like before I went to instaGodministries IG page and talked with You. You will always say in Your messages to trust You, to believe. Just last night, I re-posted this quote from instaGodministries in my IG account. Your message pacifies me overnight.
This morning, I kept on telling myself, trust God, He will provide. Keep calm. Then out of the blue came the very good news I prayed last night. I prayed for peace of mind, that our PR Visa application reached its final decision, that it be approved. Then and there will I have the peace of mind because I know when it has a final decision comes the return of our passports with visa stamped on it and our COPR. Thank you dear Father God for another answered prayer.
Also, I want to thank you for holding me when I am so stubbornly became very impatient. All glory and praise to You our dear Father God. A little more our little R. A little more.
