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<DIV>In a message dated 01/05/2005 3:18:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
dave@daveswebplace.net writes:</DIV>
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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 light on the
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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>
<DIV> </DIV>
<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>
<DIV> </DIV>
<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>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>In the meantime, they have restricted my access rights entirely.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<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>
<DIV> </DIV>
<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>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>I am so sorry to drop this on you, and I will call you all in the next few
days. </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<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>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>I SINCERELY wish there was more I could do! My deepest apologies.</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT lang=0 face=Arial size=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" PTSIZE="10">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>_________________________________________________________________</DIV></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT lang=0 face=Arial size=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" PTSIZE="10">Tim
Crawford<BR>2229 Sunnyside Dr.<BR>Burlington, ON, L7M 4K8<BR>905 332
7597<BR><B><A
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