re:question

I had an email about the blog post I did yesterday.

It seems I am not the only one who is disappointed with visa or lack of visa acceptance by the US embassies. It is an ongoing drama in the Marigold household, as the situation is still not sorted out. I have got to the point where I am just fed up with it and I dont even like thinking about it. It stresses me and saddens me, and, it makes my tummy churn knowing we are going to have to go through another application in the next 2 months. If they refuse my son again, I cant see the customs allowing him to come back over. So, if you like, its encouraging people to break the law and stay in the states illegally. If they issue an ESTA, then they should allow someone to travel on it. The average flight is probably $1000, and not many people can lose that amount if they buy a ticket only to be refused entry at the port. My son is not a criminal or risk, he has returned within the 90 day limit every time he has visited the states. Yet he twice has had to go through questioning at the airport. He wants to come to the states because his parents and brother are currently living here on E2 visas. The B2 visa, can be used for a family member who cannot be included on a non-immigrant visa. Its written in black and white, so why is it not used for this purpose? What is the point of having this visa if it is not going to be issued? My son has a place at college, a flat he rents and utility bills in his name, so pray tell, how does he prove his ties?? GGrrrrr im getting annoyed again!

I have nothing against the American people, in fact, they have been nothing but lovely to me and my family. Its the system. My experience with diplomats has only been with 1: trying to organise visas and 2: an ex landlord who refuses to repay a security deposit of nearly $6,000. I have written and telephoned the mexican embassy where he and his wife are based, but they ignore me or hang up the telephone. Let me explain to you, here in California it is law that they repay security deposits within 14 days or give you a written explanation as to why they are withholding it. We have had neither. Infact, we have had nothing. So they are breaking the law, yes, they have broken the law just like a criminal. I have emailed the secretary of state, and explained... they have done nothing. I even emailed President Obama, and, still not so much as a sniff. So the American government are harboring criminals. They are protecting one who works for them, so they can get out of their obligations. Now, how would that make joe bloggs on the street feel? Joe Bloggs, who cannot afford to make ends meet, who has baliffs knocking on his door taking his possessions because he cannot pay his bills? Its double standards and it is not acceptable. Diplomats should be upstanding members of the community, yet they are criminals hiding behind the government and the government allow them to do so. How can they tell us how to behave when they are no better themselves?

Im sorry, but, it had to be said!

It was the down turn in the economy which killed my familys bank balance. No work for 1 year. yes, we are fighting back, but, its a long time coming. Our furniture still has not arrived from Europe. This is because the Removal Group, Birmingham UK, took payment for our possessions to be moved from Italy to USA. Once they had our things, they put the cost of the removal up another $10,000! So we cannot afford to have furniture. So yes, we have been sleeping on the floor for 1 year. We are saving every penny to re-buy our own furniture. We should have just put it into storage. But, now we cannot even do that as they will sue us for breach of contract. No matter what, they want the money. If it was just furniture I would say forget it, but its photos and pictures of my family from the past 20 years. Its personal items, clothes and books. yes, we have made do with 1 suitcase of clothes for the last year too! Again, its upsetting to think about, but if we bought new furniture and clothes, then it will be even longer before we can afford to get our things back!

Isnt my life so depressing!

Anyway, I feel I have a millionaire inside of me! I am so positive that I can make money on share trading. i have read so many books and paper traded for about 5 years, I know that one day I will get there, and, let me tell you....I am gonna have one hell of a party to celebrate!!