Sad News- One of ours needs cheered up

[UKarcher]

Allan and Andy, I really do hope you get this all sorted out. It's something that sends a cold chill through me when I hear of good people like yourselves being refused a visa. I'm here on a K2 Visa which is coming up for renewal next May, and as Rob mentioned, not a day goes by without thinking about the outcome.
Some people have mentioned marrying an American girl because they think it's the easy option. It ain't. The hoops are still there to jump through.
But the only option is to play their rules, because it's their game.
Let us know what we can do for you, but in the meantime you'll all be in my prayers.

[amar911]

Mister Stinson, you make me laugh!!    

Allan

[Colorado Kid]

This is quickly going to get out of hand, good to hear from you all, Curtis this is a trail just hard enough making a living without all of this. Thanks for all the advice Allan and Paul, Andy is pretty strong headed and will have to makeup his own mind as to whom he plans to marry and if he wants to study.

[joe ashton]

oh crap  I am sorry hear this. Andy get the paperwork started ASAP we need you here.
Joe

[Danny Rowan]

Folks,

I am a Supervisor with CBP(formerly US Immigration) If a person is in the US on a Non- Immigrant visa, IE, B1/B2(6months stay maxs)There are other non immigrant visas, student,investor,company manager which allow people to stay up to two years. In order to adjust your status from a non immigrant to an immigrant, some one has to petition for you, ie you marry a US Citizen,your parents are immigrants or us citizens,or some other relative is a US citizen or immigrant. If your non immigrant visa is employement based your employer can petition for you. That is about it. Now it sounds like Andy's father may have an investor visa and he and his wife should be ok and after a bit can adjust their status, Andy on the other hand, once he is an adult would have to try another way or wait until his parents are Lawful Permanent Residents and then they could petition for him. Sorry but contacting Senators and such is not gonna do much good.

[katie]

Praying for you guys  :(

[knife river]

Originally posted by Danny Rowan:
Folks,

I am a Supervisor with CBP(formerly US Immigration) If a person is in the US on a Non- Immigrant visa, IE, B1/B2(6months stay maxs)There are other non immigrant visas, student,investor,company manager which allow people to stay up to two years. In order to adjust your status from a non immigrant to an immigrant, some one has to petition for you, ie you marry a US Citizen,your parents are immigrants or us citizens,or some other relative is a US citizen or immigrant. If your non immigrant visa is employement based your employer can petition for you. That is about it. Now it sounds like Andy's father may have an investor visa and he and his wife should be ok and after a bit can adjust their status, Andy on the other hand, once he is an adult would have to try another way or wait until his parents are Lawful Permanent Residents and then they could petition for him. Sorry but contacting Senators and such is not gonna do much good.

Danny, it's good to get some hard facts.  Are these new regs or have they been in place for some time?

Andy, I sure as hell hope there's a way for you to stay.  You've been through big changes in your short life, having put down roots in three countries -- Zimbabwe, England, and the US.  No matter what happens, I know you're a sharp, strong guy who can make the most of it.   Chin up, friend.

[azhunter]

I do not know how to  help, but will help in any way I can and will dontae $100 as well if it is needed by Andy to help in any costs with this situation This really makes my blood boil as peoplw who try to do things legally cannot and other come here illegally and we give them everything from healthcare to free education for their kids.

[Ragnarok Forge]

Danny,

Thanks for weighing in.  We all need to hear the facts, even if we don't like them.  It is always good to hear from someone working in the programs we are all talking about.

[amar911]

Thanks Danny, you are a good man. I'm glad we got someone chiming in who knows what needs to be done. I just hope Andy, Allan and the family can get things put together. I know lots of us here are willing to help in any way we can.

Sorry I couldn't get out of work to hunt hogs with you and Donald. I hope you had a great time and a Happy Thanksgiving with your bro and Kimber. I am going to try to get over and hunt with Donald soon.

Allan

[b.glass]

Thanks Danny. Well now we know. Looks like all we can do is pray. But praying is alot. May the Lord keep you and your family Andy.

[Smallwood]

Andy and Allan,
I'm so sorry to hear this news.
I don't know what to say, it was pleasure meeting you guys this summer. I only wish I could have gotten together to do some stump shooting .
My family and I will keep you in our prayers.

sammy

[Danny Rowan]

Woody,

These regs are spelled out in the Immigration and Nationality Act. It is sad that things like this happen and believe me I see things like this most every day. Unfortuneately the State Department is responsible for issuing visas and one must go to their home country to renew or change visas,yes it is lengthy but in the end the Ivys should prevail,especaialy since they already have their business started. As for Andy, a student visa will probably be the easiest way for him to stay in the short term,if enroled in an accredited college he could stay for 4 years of study and possibly longer for graduate studies, however he may not be able to work since they normally do not allow students to work.

[DHR]

I just logged on after being away for almost a month, and this is the first post i read.  This isn't very great news to come home to.  Andy, I really hope this works out for you and your family.  this country needs more people like you, not less.

-Dan

[tarponnut]

FYI my wife is working with the Ivy family, here's hoping it all works out for them.
They are the kind of entrepreneurs we need more of in this country.Good luck Andy.

[Homebru]

Andy,
Despite our governments misgivings and overall idiocracy, you're always welcome on this side of the pond and at my house.  In the words of Neil Young "Don't let it bring you down."
Warmest regards and best wishes,
homebru aka nathan in parker, co

[bowhunterfrompast]

I don't believe marrying a U.S. citizen does much good anymore. I believe those laws have been changed, from what I've been told. A friend of mine told me about his son, who is in the military, married a young lady from England. She is not allowed to live here in the U.S.A.

Danny...maybe you can clear this up.

Thanks

[John3]

Hope this gets worked out...  Trying to do everything legal is refreshing.

Even Obamas "aunt" stayed illegally.. She is living in public housing and quite famous now.

The Feds will not go after her for deportation.. You do things right and you will get to stay,, I hope.