Visa help

[Debbiefromtucson]

and we've also been given some good advice on contacting some state/ local officials and describing our situation in the hopes that someone will have a kind heart and understand the time sensitivity of our case, so that we can get married at telluride 



maybe, we could all start writing letters  to those local officials and telling them how important it is to all of us too!!!  LOL.. or maybe that would be overkill....

[AnythingAtAll]

and we've also been given some good advice on contacting some state/ local officials and describing our situation in the hopes that someone will have a kind heart and understand the time sensitivity of our case, so that we can get married at telluride 



maybe, we could all start writing letters  to those local officials and telling them how important it is to all of us too!!!  LOL.. or maybe that would be overkill....

Actually, a few well-directed letters to North Carolina and Colorado Congressmen and Senators explaining the situation and politely asking that if all documents and supporting info seem to be in order, a timely issuance of her visa would be appreciated...might not be the worst idea in the world. 

I don't think that they can expedite, but congressmen/senators can inquire- which often creates the same effect. 

[Auntie Hope]

and we've also been given some good advice on contacting some state/ local officials and describing our situation in the hopes that someone will have a kind heart and understand the time sensitivity of our case, so that we can get married at telluride 



maybe, we could all start writing letters  to those local officials and telling them how important it is to all of us too!!!  LOL.. or maybe that would be overkill....

Actually, a few well-directed letters to North Carolina and Colorado Congressmen and Senators explaining the situation and politely asking that if all documents and supporting info seem to be in order, a timely issuance of her visa would be appreciated...might not be the worst idea in the world. 

I don't think that they can expedite, but congressmen/senators can inquire- which often creates the same effect. 

THAT IS BRILLIANT!

Dayton, you need to post your local government folk's e-mail addresses here, and uh... Dustin?... maybe Brian?... could you guys look up the folks that cover your territory, you know, the ones that like Bluegrass out at the Ranch...

AnythingAtAll, I think you've won Festivarian of the Year with this idea.. well, right after Lalagay and Dayton, that is. 

Auntie Hope 

[lalagay]

Seeing as I let this one out... I'm gonna have to set the records straight here:
The whole "contact a congressman" idea was actually Dustin's suggestion 
Now, I am a bit concerned with overkill, I'm not sure if everyone should bombard them with pleads in out favor, but maybe I'm wrong... Me and Dayton are definitely going to look into it 
So... Dustin definitely deserves some kind of award for coming up with this brilliant idea, but all you guys should have some public recognition for your incredible efforts to make this happen for us 
Right now you have my (our) everlasting gratefulness 

 Listening to: The Lovell Sisters - Distance

[AnythingAtAll]

Seeing as I let this one out... I'm gonna have to set the records straight here:
The whole "contact a congressman" idea was actually Dustin's suggestion 
Now, I am a bit concerned with overkill, I'm not sure if everyone should bombard them with pleads in out favor...

"Success has many fathers while failure is an orphan..."  I'm not looking for credit, just success.

The overkill concern is valid- what I meant by a "few well-directed" would be just that, a few letters- ideally from constituents of those congressmen.  Enough to get a little attention, but not enough to be a nuisance (thinking about 3-6 for ea.)  The best congressmen to target IMO would be the house reps. from Dayton's district in NC (not sure how many other festivarians are from there tho), and the 3rd district in CO (which sweeps clockwise from about Pueblo thru Durango, Telluride and Grand Junction all the way up to the CO/WY state line)  plus Senators from both CO and NC.

Same folks that send- follow up about 2-3 wks later with phone calls to Congress office staffers , again explaining, asking politely for help and answering any questions they might have.  Wouldn't hurt to mention you represent many other folks from all over the country and we purposely didn't want to bombard them with this issue.

For extra credit- with Lala and Dayton's permission, of course: invite the Colorado congressional delegations to the wedding, if it's able to happen- we'll show 'em a good time!!! 

Regards,

Ron (other)

[dayton]

those are great directions and will set a good foundation for where i can start...  i've got two leads on contacts in CO
it shouldn't be hard now to find similar contacts in NC
now, just gotta strenghten my letter writing skills, and voila i can get in contact with some people of higher authority...
as for bombarding  , most likely there will be an email address that i could compile a folder of all letters and send it as one attachment.
this help is awesome btw



 Listening to: the quiet of the public library

[Schleintz]

what a community!! it takes a village to get things done....much love!! good luck, and if you need voices, let us know. I would be glad to help out!! I love it.   

[lalagay]

Seeing as I let this one out... I'm gonna have to set the records straight here:
The whole "contact a congressman" idea was actually Dustin's suggestion 
Now, I am a bit concerned with overkill, I'm not sure if everyone should bombard them with pleads in out favor...

"Success has many fathers while failure is an orphan..."  I'm not looking for credit, just success.

The overkill concern is valid- what I meant by a "few well-directed" would be just that, a few letters- ideally from constituents of those congressmen.  Enough to get a little attention, but not enough to be a nuisance (thinking about 3-6 for ea.)  The best congressmen to target IMO would be the house reps. from Dayton's district in NC (not sure how many other festivarians are from there tho), and the 3rd district in CO (which sweeps clockwise from about Pueblo thru Durango, Telluride and Grand Junction all the way up to the CO/WY state line)  plus Senators from both CO and NC.

Same folks that send- follow up about 2-3 wks later with phone calls to Congress office staffers , again explaining, asking politely for help and answering any questions they might have.  Wouldn't hurt to mention you represent many other folks from all over the country and we purposely didn't want to bombard them with this issue.

For extra credit- with Lala and Dayton's permission, of course: invite the Colorado congressional delegations to the wedding, if it's able to happen- we'll show 'em a good time!!! 

Regards,

Ron (other)

Ron (other), that work plan is FANTASTIC! You seem to have done all the work for us 
We both really appreciate you taking the time to look into this so thoroughly and come up with such a water-tight plan 
And btw, I only credited Dustin for the congressman idea because Hope suggested it was our idea, and I didn't want me and Dayton to take the credit for it, when it wasn't ours in the first place! 
You're all exceeding expectation in terms of "what a Festivarian Family can do for you" 
I was so overwhelmed by all the Festilove when I read through this thread last I just broke down into tears! I mean, anyone who met me last year knows that I have an overactive tear-duct when I get emotional, and that does tend to happen a lot, but still, you guys make me feel soooo lucky it's unreal 
THANK YOU!!!!!!! 
Now let's get to work on this...

 Listening to: Yonder Mountain String Band

[Debbiefromtucson]

now, just gotta strenghten my letter writing skills, and voila i can get in contact with some people of higher authority...

Who has STRONG letter writing skills to help Dayton out?

[Auntie Hope]

now, just gotta strenghten my letter writing skills, and voila i can get in contact with some people of higher authority...

Who has STRONG letter writing skills to help Dayton out?

Okay, kids....

Dayton, send me your writing points and I'll turn them right side up for ya, if you need help. Not a problem.

Ron (other), Great idea for a contact.
Dustin, Great idea for a contact.

LadyBug, hang in there, and stop crying, will ya! Sheesh, I need to dry my computer screen off every time I open this thread! 

[lalagay]

  Hey everyone 

Guys, I just wanted to tell you, the first part of my visa has been approved by the US immigration office!!!! 
Which means I'm one step closer to being back together with Dayton and getting married 
We are indeed missing out on TBF this year, but we'll be thinking of you, wishing we were there...
I'll never forget how much friendship and support I got from the folks on this forum, so I just wanted to say it again: THANK YOU!


Have a fantastic FESTIVAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLL and see you next year... 

[libraryvolgirl]

congrats! i can't imagine how many hoops you have to hop through and red tape there is to deal with!

[dayton]

another update...

the visa has just today been forwarded to the embassy in london!

things are seemingly moving pretty quick...  gotta keep are fingers crossed for the next couple steps...

and like lalagay said...  HAVE A FANTASTIC FESTIVAL EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!! and thanks for all the kind thoughts along the way 

and libraryvolgirl, there is a alot of hoops and redtape, but its all pretty insignificant to be able to spend my life with the woman i love   we can tell ya alllll about it over some cold ones next telluride!





 Listening to: Band of Horses

[Debbiefromtucson]

and libraryvolgirl, there is a alot of hoops and redtape, but its all pretty insignificant to be able to spend my life with the woman i love   we can tell ya alllll about it over some cold ones next telluride!



So glad it's moving along for both of you... And how sweet a statement Dayton!  You know all of us are so happy for you....  Can't wait for the party next year!!!!

[stongwrcs]

Way too cool, sure going to miss you guys this year! 
Going to have a homecoming bash for you guys and Brian and Kimmie Jo.
 
Got a whole year to plan it! 
If you feel your ears burning, just means we are having memories from last year about you guys!


 Listening to: swamp cooler cool my house!