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<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">Ah, I see. Terrorists pour
through; square dance callers are </font><font
face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">threatened and </font><font
face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">denied access. The INS strikes
again.<br>
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lfc<br>
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<div>In a message dated 01/05/2005 3:18:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:dave@daveswebplace.net">dave@daveswebplace.net</a> writes:</div>
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size="2"><span class="905390501-01052005"><font face="Arial" size="2">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
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>Thanks for the interest....wish me luck!!</div>
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>In the meantime, they have restricted my access rights entirely.</div>
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<div>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. </div>
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<div>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. </div>
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<div>I am so sorry to drop this on you, and I will call you all in
the next few days. </div>
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<div>US security has dramatically affected cross border commerce, and
it would seem that there is no interpretation other than the letter of
the law!</div>
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<div>I SINCERELY wish there was more I could do! My deepest apologies.</div>
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<div><font family="SANSSERIF" ptsize="10" face="Arial" lang="0"
size="2">Tim Crawford<br>
2229 Sunnyside Dr.<br>
Burlington, ON, L7M 4K8<br>
905 332 7597<br>
<b><a title="http://www.callertim.com/"
href="http://www.CALLERTIM.COM">WWW.CALLERTIM.COM</a></b></font> </div>
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<div><font family="SANSSERIF" ptsize="10" face="Arial" lang="0"
size="2">Tim Crawford<br>
2229 Sunnyside Dr.<br>
Burlington, ON, L7M 4K8<br>
905 332 7597<br>
<b><a href="http://www.callertim.com/">WWW.CALLERTIM.COM</a></b><br>
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