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Offline Neil

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Appeal interview on Monday
« on: April 19, 2013, 03:50:48 pm »
Well guys, my time has finally come.  My appeal interview is Monday at 9:00 am.  I'm a little nervous and worried, but I've submitted a ton of new evidence (183 pages) of reference letters and pictures and receipts.  They wanted two copies of all the evidence submitted, and I'll bring my originals with me. 


I had a meeting at the immigration appeal board a little over a month ago to prove that I hadn't abandoned my case.  It was (and will be) a serious court setting with an immigration judge and prosecuting immigration person (lawyer? attorney?).  They asked me why I missed my previous meeting and they understood when I told them that they had my address listed incorrectly and never received a notice to appear.  It was a quick and easy meeting. 


The judge suggested that I attend some other immigration appeal hearings, as they are open to the public, but I never got the chance since I live well over 5 hours from Vancouver.  I'm going to have to wing it. 


I never did hire an immigration lawyer.  I just can't justify spending money I don't have for a lawyer to tell me what to say.  I believe that we shouldn't be required to hire a lawyer, just to prove that our relationship is real and true.  Hire a lawyer to bend the rules and tell you the tricks in order to sneak a fake marriage past immigration - I understand that. 


Fingers crossed, and wish me luck.  Or call me stupid for not doing everything in my power to ensure my wife can come home.  I guess we'll see what the result is on Monday. 


Whatever happens, she is my wife, and we love each other.  I sure hope she can come home soon.
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Re: Appeal interview on Monday
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2013, 04:06:24 pm »
Hang tough and pray.

I will cross my fingers and toes and say prayers and chant scriptures on Monday.

I hope it helps and you can go get her and bring her home where she belongs.
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Re: Appeal interview on Monday
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2013, 04:15:53 pm »
Good Luck to you Neil

I hope it works all works out for you as well and you can bring your wife home.

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Re: Appeal interview on Monday
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2013, 04:49:25 pm »
I'll say Good Luck to you too. Hope it all works out for you.

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Re: Appeal interview on Monday
« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2013, 05:32:43 pm »
Neil, I also wish you and your Wife a soon to be reunion in your new home!

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Re: Appeal interview on Monday
« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2013, 06:07:56 pm »
Good Luck Neil, I wish you and your wife a fast and successful interview!

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Re: Appeal interview on Monday
« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2013, 06:15:40 pm »
A stressfull weekend leading up to Monday. I wish all the best for your appeal to be seen by clear heads and that you can post good news for us hear. Best wishes Neil
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Re: Appeal interview on Monday
« Reply #7 on: April 19, 2013, 06:38:56 pm »
All the very best Neil.
I know how wearying it is to keep battling against a bureaucracy that has its own faceless agenda.
But you are almost there, and the good wishes of all on this site will be with you.
When you walk into the hearing on Monday, remember, you are not alone  :)

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Re: Appeal interview on Monday
« Reply #8 on: April 19, 2013, 07:01:13 pm »
Good luvk Neil

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Re: Appeal interview on Monday
« Reply #9 on: April 19, 2013, 07:18:21 pm »
Neil, you have my vote!!!!   Best of luck and prayers with you.

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Re: Appeal interview on Monday
« Reply #10 on: April 19, 2013, 08:40:32 pm »
Good luck Neil!
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Re: Appeal interview on Monday
« Reply #11 on: April 20, 2013, 04:43:57 am »
At least you will be telling them what you want them to hear and not what some overpaid lawyer thinks they want to hear. 

Spill it out from the heart Neil.  You will do fine.

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Re: Appeal interview on Monday
« Reply #12 on: April 20, 2013, 06:12:21 am »
Good luck mate
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Re: Appeal interview on Monday
« Reply #13 on: April 20, 2013, 09:57:03 am »
Goodluck Neil , I hope all goes well this time , will be thinking of you on Monday , regards Sujuan and Robert .
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Re: Appeal interview on Monday
« Reply #14 on: April 20, 2013, 06:52:59 pm »
Simcere hopes that all turns out well for you Neil.....nil desperandum

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