tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570271523821179128.post3591791996609173330..comments2023-04-08T07:31:17.547-04:00Comments on Pink Jeddah Sunset: Day 42: Why We WaitJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17891265238640250010noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570271523821179128.post-22005715739859171262011-12-10T17:48:10.355-05:002011-12-10T17:48:10.355-05:00Hi Julie,
67 days and I'm still waiting, jus...Hi Julie,<br /> 67 days and I'm still waiting, just wondering what's happening. I'm so tired of waiting... its too long. My visa agent said soon I will receive it, that a lady who applied 3 days before me got hers last week. He told me to hang on that soon I will get it.<br /> <br />In Toronto waiting...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570271523821179128.post-50947252571210645652011-12-09T21:51:42.360-05:002011-12-09T21:51:42.360-05:00Wow--we visa-waiters really need a support group o...Wow--we visa-waiters really need a support group or something. Can't believe there are others who've been waiting as long as me! *sigh*Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17891265238640250010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570271523821179128.post-69921228579020624472011-12-09T18:38:51.659-05:002011-12-09T18:38:51.659-05:0066 days and still waiting......66 days and still waiting......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570271523821179128.post-49329289381028848962011-12-08T22:53:15.609-05:002011-12-08T22:53:15.609-05:00@ Anonymous--Yay! Congrats on getting your visa! 6...@ Anonymous--Yay! Congrats on getting your visa! 65 days for me now...and still waiting. It's great to know you've received it & that there's still hope for others, too!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17891265238640250010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570271523821179128.post-66348166451155765592011-12-08T22:07:45.115-05:002011-12-08T22:07:45.115-05:00Finally I got my visa yesterday after almost 60 da...Finally I got my visa yesterday after almost 60 days. So, there is always a hope for those who are still waiting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570271523821179128.post-40028867293476768702011-12-03T21:30:40.277-05:002011-12-03T21:30:40.277-05:00@Anonymous,
I'm at the same point as you, 60 ...@Anonymous, <br />I'm at the same point as you, 60 days today. I have no idea how people who've applied more recently than us are getting their visas and we aren't! My consultant said this is common--some people have been waiting longer than us and still don't have word yet, either... So it looks like there's no rhyme or reason for the embassy's order of processing applications. Completely arbitrary...and I guess it's just luck of the draw! <br />Hang in there...and do let me know (everyone else, too!) if you have any news!<br />-JulieJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17891265238640250010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570271523821179128.post-52293961603600261372011-12-03T21:26:59.288-05:002011-12-03T21:26:59.288-05:00JB,
I don't know why either. My visa consulta...JB, <br />I don't know why either. My visa consultant managed to get in touch with the embassy to inquire about my application. It has apparently been approved and is awaiting official stamping. Hmm...Don't really know why they don't just stick the darn stamp on my passport and send it over!!!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17891265238640250010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570271523821179128.post-43881940532657689062011-12-03T21:24:22.516-05:002011-12-03T21:24:22.516-05:00Hi Julie,
Today is 60 days since I send in for my...Hi Julie,<br /> Today is 60 days since I send in for my visa to the saudi Embassy in Ottawa.I<br />'m so tired of waiting .<br /><br />Waiting patiently........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570271523821179128.post-36461074059651217222011-12-02T21:49:37.308-05:002011-12-02T21:49:37.308-05:00wow julie your on day 59? Insha'allah I hope y...wow julie your on day 59? Insha'allah I hope you get yours soon , mine has finally been processed and will be arriving to me this monday. I dont know why yours is taking extremely long.JBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570271523821179128.post-18630149687227225982011-12-02T10:45:54.454-05:002011-12-02T10:45:54.454-05:00Thanks for your comments, everyone!
Canada has in...Thanks for your comments, everyone!<br /><br />Canada has indeed made some interesting choices about its foreign policies with Saudi, as JB, you have pointed out. In any case, I do hope we all get to Saudi eventually...we'll just have to practice patience this time around. Inshallah, things will settle down in the near future!<br /><br />I think the Saudi embassy in Ottawa is still trying to organize itself around the new 30-45 day policy (and likely / obviously attempting to cause us retaliatory aggravation); however, I do have hope that they're getting a more efficient system up and running so that soon "45 days" will actually MEAN 45 days!(Wait...did I just suggest that there is a chance for efficiency??!!! One can hope...)<br /><br />Good luck to everyone! <br /><br />Julie - day 59Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17891265238640250010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570271523821179128.post-47192643933498621802011-12-02T05:06:58.824-05:002011-12-02T05:06:58.824-05:00Today marks the 46th day of waiting. This whole pr...Today marks the 46th day of waiting. This whole process is frustrating all thanks goes to our current government and their foreign policies. Canada really needs to stop thinking we have the same powers as the United States. The US can do whatever they feel like and not feel any retaliation. As for Canada they try to do the same thing but we always get jerked around ,example being the UAE visa implementation and now Saudi visa processing. Whats next? <br /><br />Word of advice for everyone, Vote NDP or Liberal next elections. This current government is horrible with foreign affairs.JBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570271523821179128.post-18490426764298115752011-11-30T22:50:50.289-05:002011-11-30T22:50:50.289-05:00Hi, I'm in a similar situation being waiting f...Hi, I'm in a similar situation being waiting for KSA visa almost 60 days so far.I cant find the words to describe my feelings. I do hope that I finally will be able to travel. Wishing you all the best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570271523821179128.post-54922810550632347052011-11-30T22:26:08.920-05:002011-11-30T22:26:08.920-05:00My consultant applied for work visa at saudi embas...My consultant applied for work visa at saudi embassy Ottawa and waiting period(30-45 day) is frustating.<br /><br />Amir,TorontoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570271523821179128.post-14946677659750956912011-11-23T12:28:45.972-05:002011-11-23T12:28:45.972-05:00@Heather, thanks for your kind words & prayers...@Heather, thanks for your kind words & prayers! I, too, hope things come together soon!<br /><br />@Rob, so good to hear things worked out and you've arrived in KSA safely. I'm sure it's a busy time getting settled in and finding accommodations--I remember 2 years ago what my husband went through with all of that. Good luck & keep in touch!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17891265238640250010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570271523821179128.post-14780287622348829492011-11-23T10:16:19.985-05:002011-11-23T10:16:19.985-05:00Hi Julie,
Just wanted to say I've made it saf...Hi Julie,<br /><br />Just wanted to say I've made it safely to Saudi and now working on the Iqama. So far everything is great, work and otherwise. Need to start looking for my own place, I'm sure this isn't an issue for you.<br /><br />Hopefully the wait isn't long for you Julie !<br /><br />Cheers,<br />RobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570271523821179128.post-74000166459977446352011-11-19T09:26:22.092-05:002011-11-19T09:26:22.092-05:00Here's hoping for you, Julie. I just discovere...Here's hoping for you, Julie. I just discovered your blog and look forward to following your journey. I'm praying the waiting part will soon end and the journey part is about to begin.Heather M. O'Connorhttp://www.merlinwrites.comnoreply@blogger.com