[Squaredancing] Border problems

[Loren Castro]

Ah, I see.  Terrorists pour through; square dance callers are threatened 
and denied access.  The INS strikes again.

lfc
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CALLERTIM at aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 01/05/2005 3:18:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
> dave at daveswebplace.net writes:
>
>     I don't have any more details on the problems.  He was scheduled
>     to call in Rochester, NY, and someone else had to step into his
>     place at the last minute.  I was hoping someone on this list could
>     shed some more light on the issue. 
>
> Hello Dave...thanks for the note...below is a brief explanation of 
> about a week ago...as of today, I am seeking a Visa, and working on a 
> petition for a judge. I have all my "stuff" back (that part was a bit 
> of a misinterpretation) and I have a lawyer working on my behalf.
>  
> Thanks for the interest....wish me luck!!
>  
> ____________________________________________
>  
> I AM SORRY FOR THE SHORT NOTICE, but I regret that the US immigration 
> service has denied me entry to the United States for the purpose of 
> calling for a period not less than my appeal and petition period.
>  
> On Saturday, I was to be calling in Rochester NY, then PA. While 
> trying to cross the border, and on a routine security check, the guard 
> determined that I was going to call a dance (which I was honest about) 
> and then determined that it is a "job" and so I was denied entry, my 
> possessions impounded and returned to Canada. I missed both Dances. 
> Further they have denied my entry until a satisfactory position can be 
> determined within the government to determine if the "cultural 
> exchange" rules that we have enjoyed between our 2 counties should be 
> empowered here or not.
>  
> In the meantime, they have restricted my access rights entirely.
>  
> I have spent 3 days with Lawyers and judges, petitioning them to grant 
> me either a B1V visa, or an E visa, and as of today, they have made no 
> determination. Currently I am in limbo, but I do know that crossing 
> the border to call a dance would have me arrested.
>  
> Today, I was granted the right to enter only for recreational 
> purposes, and they cautioned me that my calling cannot be considered 
> that until after the petition period. I have applied for a US Visa at 
> the cost of $1000us application fee plus legal costs. I am advised the 
> process can be as short as 3 weeks, and as long as 3 years, and 
> finally there is no guarantee.
>  
> I am so sorry to drop this on you, and I will call you all in the next 
> few days.
>  
> US security has dramatically affected cross border commerce, and it 
> would seem that there is no interpretation other than the letter of 
> the law!
>  
> I SINCERELY wish there was more I could do! My deepest apologies.
>  
> Tim Crawford
> 2229 Sunnyside Dr.
> Burlington, ON, L7M 4K8
> 905 332 7597
> WWW.CALLERTIM.COM <http://www.CALLERTIM.COM> 
>  
> _________________________________________________________________
>  
> Tim Crawford
> 2229 Sunnyside Dr.
> Burlington, ON, L7M 4K8
> 905 332 7597
> WWW.CALLERTIM.COM <http://www.callertim.com/>
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