...denied

[Yodrak 7]

Bethanie,

Might I suggest that if you want to volunteer yourself to be a personal immigration counselor, that's fine. But I do not appreciate being volunteered, especially in situations where an attorney is clearly called for and perhaps should have been consulted long before now.

Yodrak

.... Might I suggest you PM one of our older members like Yodrak, ..... My pm box is always open, you know this so if I can help in anyway drop me a line.

.....

Bethanie

[Traviesa 0]

While Laurel Scott is an experienced immigration attorney, her specialty is filing for waivers through the Mexican consulate.

Laurel's specialty is waivers in general, not only waivers from Mexico. From attending her chat every week now for over a year, having her take me places where NOBODY else knows to go (including Advisory Opinion-land, MTR, AO with the CDC, etc), and recommending several individuals to her for a VARIETY of issues (such as citizenship) and watching their questions get answered, I can tell you beyond a shadow of a doubt, that I would trust Laurel with ANY aspect of immigration. She has clients from all over the US and all over the world, not just Mexico. I'm not just saying this-it's 100% true. Along with a specialty in Waivers comes a large knowledge base about causes for inadmissibility, and remedies, which I think is very relevant to Summer's issue!

[andy-summer 0]

Everyone...

Thank you sincerely for your concern and care.

We are in the process of finding an immigration attorney to handle this case for us.

To protect my Husband and our privacy I can not state the reason for denial.

Your support and encouragement has been important.

However, I don't want to make more of a mountain out of this, I already have enough stress as it is...

[Traviesa 0]

And I have no incentive to say all this other than helping Summer. I'm not getting paid to advertise for Laurel-on the contrary, we paid quite a good deal in legal fees for her services, which were all worth it even DESPITE us not getting the desired results. She does her absolute best with what is given her, I find her to be very warm, personable, and understanding, as well as trustworthy. What more can you ask from an attorney?

[rebeccajo 14]

Summer, most of the folks here are well meaning and some are just plain nosy.

Personally, I want to see you get the help you need right now.

After you have some resolution to your situation, if you feel like sharing your experience with this community so that others may learn from it, then that might be beneficial to others.

Otherwise you owe us no explanation.

[Tim and Bethanie 1]

Bethanie,

Might I suggest that if you want to volunteer yourself to be a personal immigration counselor, that's fine. But I do not appreciate being volunteered, especially in situations where an attorney is clearly called for and perhaps should have been consulted long before now.

Yodrak

.... Might I suggest you PM one of our older members like Yodrak, ..... My pm box is always open, you know this so if I can help in anyway drop me a line.

.....

Bethanie

My apologies to you Yodrak. My thought was this gal being pressured to tell her case in an open forum when she obviously did not want to simply because some folks are nosy. Yourself and others have proven to be trust worthy and wouldn't dare share what someone tells you. Nor would she be led in the wrong direction in a pm or forum from folks who know nothing useful. Totally agree she needs legal advice as I suggested, but if she is looking for personal experiences I would want her to get it straight. So again my apologies.

Bethanie

[metinspain 0]

Good luck, Summer! We are all hoping good things for you.

[Moonie 0]

Good luck with that. I can't even imagine.

[RS232 0]

Summer,

I'm so sad to hear your bad news. I hope you find a way to fix everything with helping of an experienced attorney.

I'm just sure that you will be together after passing these bad times.

I pray for you.

Arash

[Aussielad 37]

good luck,....and you probably wernt permaently banned,...he'd probably need a waiver,...sometimes the consul officers dont know what they're on about, ....alot of them are new ya know.

[Sockmonkey 0]

Andy-summer, I got a shiver when I read your post. Love each other and never give up. I wish you both the very best for a much brighter 2007.

JenM

[Savanphil 3]

Hi Andy-Summer

I am truly sorry about what you are going through right now. I cannot even image your pain. This poem helped me thought some rough times. I hope you stay strong and hang in there...things will work out for you.

Don't Quit

When things go wrong as they sometimes will.

When the road you’re trudging seems all up hill.

When funds are low and the debts are high.

And you want to smile, but you have to sigh.

When care is pressing you down a bit.

Rest, if you must, but don’t you quit.

Life is ####### with its twists and turns.

As everyone of us sometimes learns.

And many a failure turns about.

When he might have won had he stuck it out:

Don’t give up though the pace seems slow –

You may succeed with another blow.

Success is failure turned inside out –

The silver tint of the clouds of doubt

And you never can tell how close you are.

It may be near when it seems so far:

So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit –

It’s when things seem worst that you must not quit.

[JanaknJanet 0]

Andy-Summer... first of all... HUGSSSSS...

Cannot offer much outside of my true and heartfelt prayers for what you both have and will be going tru. Always keep insite that the both of you = one... .. and love can concur all.. ..

I hope with proper Legal representation you will soon find a light at the end of the tunnel..

Have faith.. and dont be afraid to hold true to what you want.

I have a bracelet that a cliet gave me.. with some words that has become my motto..

think of them.... and remain strong...

"Decide you want it more than your afraid of it"

Whatever the reason for the denial... be strong.. not be afraid to challenge any decisions that were given. seek consul. keep knocking on the doors.. soon one will open.. but dont be blind to see it when it is there...

Hugs..