Not exactly.
I have to admit, I had the jitters prior to submitting the application. I was worried whether I had all the right documents and whether I would qualify as a sponsor.
Alhamdulillah, things went far better than expected. We managed to get most of our documents ready in JB. When we went to Putrajaya, both the immigration and Wisma Putra officers were extremely helpful and our application was accepted that very morning. And I was assured that my combined income, from my employer and my writing gigs, would be sufficient to qualify me as a sponsor.
I was elated. I am still elated. Never had I ever imagined things could go this smooth.
Now I just hope and pray that my employer sends the document soon so I can forward it to the immigration.
5.21pm, Malaysia Time