A little tidbit

On September 30, David received an email from the visa office in Accra, Ghana, confirming that they have received his application and begun processing it. There wasn't much other information in the email, just details of what he can expect as the process goes on. But I still thought it was rather nice of them to have given us some kind of communication that they have received the application and begun the process.

We still have no idea of what kind of time line we're looking at in order for David to get his visa. The email from the visa office states that Family Class sponsored applications like his take an average of 18 months for processing. We're just praying that that is very generously overstated! Hopefully he'll hear within the next couple weeks if he needs to go for a personal interview or needs to supply additional paperwork. Both seem unlikely, knowing what I know was in the application, but one can never read the minds of those in government positions! But if one or both extra steps are required, it will only prolong the process as the visa office is required to schedule any such appointments 60 days in advance. So for now, we're both just waiting to hear something. I guess this whole thing has taught us patience if nothing else!

As of October 5, it is six months since I left Ghana, six months since David and I have been able to talk to each other face to face. One other thing I've learned... never take for granted the privilege of being able to look into your spouse's eyes as you speak!