Sad News- One of ours needs cheered up

[hunt it]

Last night Andy Ivy informed me that his visa renewal has been denied and he's gotta go back to UK. For those of you that are not aware Andy and his family moved to Gunnison, Colorado earlier this year to start a new life. They bought an RV Park and have been working hard at it ever since.

Andy's in the dumps with this news. So I'm hoping some well wishes from his Trad Family will pick him up some. The world is a small place when you have your Trad Gang Family behind you!

I am fortunate to have shared camp with Andy and his family a few times. He's a fine young man, he will do well wherever and whatever he does in life. The passion and enthusiasm Andy shows for our sport is second to none. Those of you that know Andy already know this.

[Owlgrowler]

Thousands of illegal criminals, gang members in some cases, in this country and a good guy like Andy gets the boot.(Unless, of course, he got denied because of illegal activities.)

What can we do to help?

[Sharpster]

Just speechless... :mad:  I literally can't find words. Is there anything we or anyone else can do???

Andy, we're not lettin you go without a fight! Very sorry my friend,

Ron

[Terry Green]

When does he have to leave???

I agree, tries to do it legaly and look where it got him.  You can get further in this country now my breaking the law.  What a shame.

[4runr]

Everything just seems so screwed up right now with our government. Your mistake, Andy, was to come over here and be a good citizen.

[Chris Surtees]

Sorry  to hear this Andy...let us know if there is anything we can do...hang in there brother.

[Grant Young]

Andy- as you can see, you have friends here. If anything can be done, I and your Tradgang brothers stand ready and willing. Our loss for sure.  Grant

[BowMIke]

Hopefully Andy can keep working to return and stay permanantly. America has always been open for legal immigration. It would be wonderful if Andy and his family can return and become legal American citizens.
This is the type of immigrants America needs to continue to thrive in the future.
Not people looking for handouts or sending all their money home to another country.           We are all supporting you Andy and hope it can all be worked out.

[Irish]

Exchanged messages with Andy last night - he is really in the dumps about this.   He could use some cheering up.

[Irish]

Terry, I believe he is leaving Jan 15th

[Hawkeye]

Best wishes to you, Andy.  I really hope some path will open up to allow you to stay... or return!  Sorry to hear of this trial in your life.

Daryl

[FerretWYO]

Andy you have friends here some you have never met but friends the same. I hope that you can get this worked out.

[Irish Archer]

Why would his visa be denied? Was there a reason? Maybe he can share some insight. Good luck Andy.

[2treks]

Wow! what have we come to? Keep us posted and lets help the guy out. What will become of his business. do the government dip ***** just say oh well? lets flood the govenors office with emails and phone calls, in a nice but pointed way. lets get the numbers posted.
What a load! we sure don't need anybody else helping to pay for the illegals do we?
  Andy, keep your chin up and keep working hard at it you got sometime and good things can still happen.
Hang in there.
Chuck

[Ray Hammond]

how about instead of trying to cheer him up till he has to go we do something about it.

If Andy isn't a criminal, there's a lot that can be done.

Has he spoken with his senator and congressman? Does he have anyone in Colorado who will vouch for him and his family's efforts at good citizenship?

We can ALL call OUR congressional reps and senators and tell them about it, if Andy is willing to share details so we can speak intelligently.

What say you?

[Missouri Sherpa]

I have visited with some Mexican visitors here that are here legally.  They have had their work visas expire and they go home but they are able to legally come back in a few months with connections for a job lined up.  You have to respect the intent and limitations of the law and work with it and not do anything illegal, otherwise returning will become problematic.  If anyone has gainful employment, even temporary, for Andy it may make it better for him to get another visa sooner than later.

[Ragnarok Forge]

To try and stay here and become a US citizen he needs a sponsor, preferably one who lives in his area that knows him.    

He needs to apply for a working visa and we need to get a petition together, electronic or hard copy signatures and get everyones name on it, and then send copies to his senators, governor, the presidents office, and his local and Washington DC immigration burea branches.  

Irritate enough citizens and they yell.  Enough citizens yelling gets government attention.  Then the government actually listens.  Something to do with the big guys wanting to get re-elected.  I work in government trust me on this one!

This is a perfect chance for us all to make an actual difference.  Not only for Andy but ourselves and our govenrment.  We need to let them know this kind of stuff is not tolerated while criminals and illegals run free.  

I work for a government angency and can tell you the squeeky wheel does get the grease.  To much noise and the bosses start looking for what is wrong and who is not acting properly in their offices.

Moderators, how would we go about getting an online petition set up here on this site?  Is it possible?  

To the original poster of the thread, how do we get specific information on the immigration officials he is dealing with.  Phone number, address, email, etc...  We need to know the bosses above his contact at least two, and preferably three levels.  How do we find out who the senator and representatives for his district are?  We need to make sure they get flooded with phone calls, emails, letters, and petitions so they know the good guys get to stay and be productive citizens.

[2treks]

TTT.
Ray nailed it, that is the best way to get it done. Lets get some details and phone numbers and get to work.
  As did the Sherpa and Mr.Walker
The original post said he has purchased a business.

[turkey522]

TTT for Andy,don't know him but have always enjoyed reading his post.

[Steve H.]

First off find out straight from Andy if he wants us to be squeeky.  If, so THEN make some noise!