Weddings are an important part of our life. And it is a dream that our families should be present to witness this beautiful moment. But what to do if your dear ones aren’t able to attend this special occasion? Terrible, right? Well, you will love this wedding ‘jugaad’ by a US-based Indian family. And you will love it!
Wedding ‘Jugaad’ By US-Based Family
Sunil Dhar, a US-based man, was planning his son’s wedding. However, there was just one obstacle — visa! Apparently, the bride’s family didn’t have a US visa permit mandatory to enter the United States Of America. For Indians, the waiting time for a US visa can stretch up to one month, despite the deployment of temporary visa officers to Mumbai.
According to Sunil Dhar, a wedding is a memory that lasts for a lifetime and he didn’t want his daughter-in-law to have the wedding without her parents. So, he came up with the idea of shifting the location to a place that is neutral territory for the United States and Canada!
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The Ultimate Wedding Plan
The family decided to host the wedding at Blaine, Washington, near Peace Arch — a neutral territory for both countries, and people don’t need a visa to visit. This will give a chance to the bride’s family (who have a Canadian visa) to attend the wedding without any problem! In fact, they can carry out every ceremony without any hassle. This ultimate wedding jugaad by the Dhar family enables everyone to attend this joyous occasion.
Immigration delays are a huge inconvenience for many people. This is because of a massive backlog in the visa process. Besides, students and working professionals, people who are getting married or who want to visit their parents suffer due to this delay.
Many immigrants experience great mental hardship as a result of the difficult visa application procedure. Moreover, there is the uncertainty of when they will be reunited with their loved ones. This can be depressing and can take a toll on one’s health too! There should be a faster visa process to ensure that people don’t have to wait for too long.
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First Published: April 20, 2023 3:31 PM