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'Paranoia could've gripped us at every step'
Updated On: 19 July, 2020 07:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Aastha Atray Banan
At a time when people would rather not fly in-country even, a couple recounts why they crossed the seven seas to move countries during the pandemic
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Atiya Khan and Amitesh Sabharwal hope to find a job in marketing and business management respectively
Much before COVID-19 changed the world, we had decided that we wanted a better life for ourselves. The rising levels of pollution in New Delhi, where we live, was a big reason behind the decision to live in a place where we could focus on raising a family and building our careers. I have worked in public relations and marketing, while Amitesh [husband], runs an interiors business. We chose Canada as our new home not just because it's beautiful, but also because it offers substantial medical benefits and has a sound education system. We applied for permanent residency a year and a half ago, and after a lot of to and fro and following up diligently, the permission finally came through this March.
At the time, the Coronavirus pandemic had gained force, and we were in two minds if we should reconsider. We wondered if we should defer the move, but that would have meant going through the whole rigamarole again. We decided to brave the travel and take the flight. The Canadian government was only accepting people whose proposals had been cleared and visas granted before March 19.
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