November 6, 2018
Let me try to describe how I feel about this waiting for PPR moment. Now my I'm starting to be emotional by just thinking of it, I can't even express. Let me still try. I feel insecure, uneasy, sad, excited, happy, scared, unsure, hopeful, and more............ But I know God is teaching me something here. God always talks to me through my situation, and I strongly believe this dream came from him to make me bless the world. All I can do now is keep my faith and offer everything to him.
April 2017, I decided to leave my Canada dream behind and pursue a more realistic goal. I went to Singapore to look for a job. I was there for 1 month. I prayed everyday and is always talking to God especially when my tourist Visa was about to expire. Staying in Singapore is a real struggle for me. Aside from I am living in other people's room, my heart is also not there. How I felt was, I really want to find a job! But at the back of my head, its saying 'This is not what I really want'. 'This is not where I want to be'. What I really really want is to be in CANADA!!!!!! (wrote that with conviction!) But I have no choice. I need to get a job or I will go back to the Philippines as a failure. My one month started to run out, until I came across the New Brunswick website to read some update. You see. I was in Singapore, but instead of searching for a job, I was researching about CANADA. That itself would show what I mean when I say I want to be in Canada.
May 2, 2018 when I learned that my skill and job experience is needed in New Brunswick Canada from their website. They will issue invite to those who will qualify for their Provincial Nomination requirements.
I submitted my application online.. It was called EOI (Expression of Interest). I might write down the step by step procedure here so people with the same goal and struggle as mine would have a guide. I'll probably do that on my next blog.
June 11, 2018. I received my first ITA (Invitation to Apply) from NBPNP (New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program). A few days later, I submitted my full application. These includes my Education, Employment records, IELTS result, Bank certificate, and other documents on the checklists. I sent it through mail (DHL). I was already here in Cebu at this time.
July 13, 2018. I received the AOR (Acknowledgement of Receipt) email from NBPNP (New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program).
A few days later, I received an email for ADR(Additional Document Requirements). They are asking for my latest bank statement. They are very strict when it comes to your financial capability to live in New Brunswick. Since I am single, I only needed 13,000 CAD for my PF (Proof of Funds). I'm not sure for couples if how much is the POF. What I have only submitted previously is the Bank Certificate, now they want the latest 6 months Bank Statement as well. I submitted this after a week.
August 15, 2018. I finally received the nomination letter from the Province of New Brunswick, Canada. I was so happy and my heart is filled with joy. But this is not the finish line yet. This is only the start of another long long journey of waiting, and letting God.
August 22, 2018. CIC has conducted their express entry draw. Since they have issued an invite to those candidate with 440+ points through Express Entry. My CIC point is only 380+ but because of my Provincial Nomination from NBPNP, I got an additional 600 pts which made my CRS score 980. Definitely way above than the minimum CRS required.
September 8, 2018. I submitted my full application to be a Permanent Resident in Canada through online. God gave me another resources by leading me to my Meepo's(girlfriend) Aunt. Her Aunt let me borrow her Credit card so I can pay the processing fee. You see, God is really faithful and his always leading me to where I should be at the right place at the right time. He provides! I am a testament to that.
But before that, I struggled with my POF. I needed an equivalent of php 550k. I didn't know where to get that. I thought its the dead end. All the resources I have is exhausted. I gave up, I thought my dream ends here and I will be walking with a realization that some dreams do not come true. This is really true. I thought its the end, until my Meepo again. The source of all my blessing came in to rescue. Her Mom and Dad agreed to have me used their money for my POF. God is faithful! I reach to this point without my own resources. Everything is a blessing from God. He brought me here!
October 3, 2018. The status of my Express Entry profile notified that they have reviewed my medicals, and that I passed. Way back when I took the medical test. It might be embarrassing to admit, but I am really scared with needles. On that day, I conquered my fear :D . I had blood extraction, and vaccine!
November 6, 2018. My Express Entry profile status changed to 'We are now processing your background check.'. Usually a few days from this status a PPR will come. I'm hoping it will be very soon for me.
All God's will be done!
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