‘Love never fails’: Charlottetown man and Indian wife hopeful to be together again soon

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CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — A Charlottetown man and an Indian girl are desperately attempting to be collectively regardless of what the immigration course of is throwing at them.

Desmond Davies and Tungam Ronglo married in July 2022 and ever since have been working towards the day when she will be able to be part of him completely in Canada.

SaltWire initially sat down with the couple in Could to speak about their story and did so once more on Oct. 24 to see what, if any, progress has been made on her immigration file.

Davies mentioned they’ve all the mandatory paperwork filed – the everlasting residency type and the customer’s visa are within the palms of the legal professionals – and issues are working their means by way of the system. That being mentioned, they nonetheless do not know how lengthy the method may finally take.

Skilled nurse

A nurse with 12 years of expertise working at a authorities hospital in India, Ronglo has begun the Nationwide Nursing Evaluation course of in Canada. She would like to work in her subject in P.E.I. and that program may permit her to try this when she does lastly arrive.

“I work 50 hours per week and he or she wants assist with every thing – and there’s the time distinction. It takes time,” Davies mentioned.

Relations between the Canadian and Indian governments turned frosty lately, which impacted some visa companies, however as of SaltWire’s chat with Davies, most of these companies had resumed and the couple is hopeful they are going to see one another once more quickly.

Within the 12 months they’ve been married, Davies and Ronglo have seen one another in individual for a complete of simply seven weeks.

“I’m hoping she will get her customer’s visa so she will be able to come go to me sooner, so we will spend a while collectively as a substitute of ready a complete 12 months,” Davies mentioned. “It’s not a lot enjoyable being married and solely attending to see one another every year.”

Journey prices

It value Davies $3,400 to journey to India in July, so he isn’t planning his subsequent go to till February of 2024.

And it’s powerful being away. Whereas she will get paid trip, his custodial job doesn’t afford him the identical privilege.

Runglo mentioned being other than her husband is hard.

They by no means anticipated to be aside this lengthy.

“Now we’ve received all of the paperwork and kinds that they want so we’re praying quickly,” Ronglo mentioned in a cellphone interview.

“We’ve solely spent seven weeks collectively since being married. Are you able to think about? Being a husband and spouse who miss one another so much, particularly when going to church or going out. We’ve taken a vow earlier than God to be collectively, in good instances and dangerous.”

Ronglo mentioned she thinks about Davies each night time earlier than falling asleep.

“I’m not capable of care for him and he desires to care for me. Phrases can’t specific how a lot we’re praying to be collectively to get the method achieved, as soon as and for all.”

Since proposing to her in November 2019, Davies sees {couples} holding palms and it reminds him how far-off he and his spouse are from one another.

“However I made the proper choice and selected the proper girl,” Davies mentioned “She’s the kindest individual ever and I like her deeply. We’ve waited for therefore lengthy, and lots of world occasions loudly move by as we wait quietly for our time to be collectively.”

Proper now, the couple is ready for phrase on a customer’s visa for Ronglo. The final time they utilized for one it was rejected, so they’re hoping to have higher luck this time. A go to the likes of which that doc can present will not be the long-term final result the couple is hoping for – however it’s one thing.

“I really feel hopeful as a result of I sincerely imagine love by no means fails,” Davies mentioned.

SaltWire will proceed to observe the couple’s progress.

Dave Stewart is a reporter with SaltWire in Prince Edward Island. He will be reached by e mail at [email protected] and adopted on X @DveStewart.