Sad News- One of ours needs cheered up

[sou-pawbowhunter]

By the way, Please keep us informed as to whether Andy wishes us to plead his case.  Really sad, but I'm rather beginning to enjoy sharing civics lessons with our senators and representatives.  

[woodchucker]

See what "Hope & Change" got us??? (again)  :(  

But if Andy was from a "politicaly correct" country (the middle east) instead of one of America's oldest allies,he could scream "profileing predudice" and they would let him stay.

VERY Sad indeed!!!!!

[smokin joe]

Ray Hammond has the right idea (on page one). Let's get some information and make some polite and respectful noise. Let's be "community organizers" and get the tradgang community organized to help someone who is trying to be a LEGAL immigrant who respects out nation's laws. Let's be respectful and polite AND let's point out that the "path to citizenship" the Washington politicians like to talk about so much should be open to legal immigrants.

[tarponnut]

My better half is an immigration lawyer, I will talk to her tonight.
Andy, pm me.
Jim

[smokin joe]

Way to go Tarponnut!!! You are the man!!!

[Ben Maher]

No good for Andy ... that just stinks !!!
Thinking of you mate , it must be very stressful .

ben

[tradtusker]

Well id be lying if i did't say im sitting here with tears running down my face, what faith i have left in mankind pretty much lies within the people from this site.

im truly brought to my knees... thank you guys!

its been a pretty hard stressful time.

I really dont know what to say, im not one for making my problem someone else's hence the reason i did not bring it up here until now.

i need some time to clear my mind and think it through, one thing i would like to ask is if we find a route or if we'r gonna make some noise we do it on behalf of my parents, they have everything to loose and i would like to make sure they are the first to get sorted.

They are back in the UK right now, they have personally invested a lot of money, they bought the business which employs only Americans, pay every tax in the book. If they can't get back then we'r really be in trouble.
If they can get sorted here then in the future i will be able to get sponsored and get back.

id like to point out none of us have any criminal record at all. We have done everything honestly and correctly.

if you'r still all behind us, what information do we need?, whats the best way to go about this?

thank You all

Andy Ivy

[wingnut]

Andy,

Was there a reason given for the visa denial?

We have a lot of members here from all walks of life.  We might be able to apply the right amount of pressure to just the right spot.

Mike

[leatherneck]

Originally posted by 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?

AGREED!!!

[George D. Stout]

I'm in, just let me know to whom I should write, or what petition to sign.

[tradtusker]

Ok so not being quite up with the terminology

Firstly i do not wish to say anything that may work against me, however im not lying so dont see how i can.

the Visa was for a Noimmigrant Worker as a Intracompany Transferee.

I was a manager in our Business in the UK and was transferred from there to Manage (General Manager) the business here in the USA .

The reason for the denial was that they do not feel i show to be working in an "executive Capacity" or "Managerial Capacity"  and i quote
"for immigration purposes"

Even though i am the General Manager, OK so im not the GM of Microsoft, but i am a GM none the less.

"for Immigration purposes"  that leaves a lot of grey area.

As well as this if we do not submit the correct requested information which can be pretty vague..."shall be grounds for denying the petition"

Im no layer, but there is enough Grey area withing the system to cover their backs on whatever decision is decided.

As asked before if we do anything can we help my parents first.

[BWD]

Be glad to sign a list or petition or whatever.

[blind one]

First of all I hope this works out for you.

Is the business in your name or your parents? I read somewhere that if you are from another country, have a U.S based business, manage the day to day operation, that you were tax exempt and they had different visa rules. I'm not positive, but maybe somebody else read this also.....Roy

[Got2strum]

Sad news for sure. If I'm able to help I'm in.

[jacobsladder]

This government is out of whack...Lets give thanks tomorrow to what little they havent screwed up....Lets fight for Andy and do our best to pull thru for him and his family....

Are there any tradgangers familiar with citizenship issues???  I don't know much about it...but i'm not afraid to make a stink once we get our ducks in a row!

This country  is full of illegals and the good guys get the screw put to them...lets get this ball rolling!!!

[lpcjon2]

The good always get screwed.my prayers go out to him and his family.If he needs to run I will hide them in jersey!

[Russ H]

Whatever needs doin, I'm in. Just keep us informed

[ishoot4thrills]

I'm with ya Andy. I will do anything I can do to help ya.

I have corresponded with Andy before, and I must say, he is a very kind individual who loves life and seems to live everyday as if it were his last. A very exciting person to be around in person, I would imagine.

Andy, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Do not lose faith and keep on fighting 'til you receive your heart's desire.

[stykshooter]

Sad news Andy and as many have stated, If I'm able to help I'm in.

[Owlgrowler]

Sounds like you need a lawyer, and an accountant that can document your management activities. Put lots of paper in front of 'em.