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HOTSPURS
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Re: Paul O'Grady has revealed that he was held by officials

Post by HOTSPURS » Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:07 pm

nanette wrote:Paul O'Grady has revealed that he was held by officials at a US airport because they thought he was a communist.

The TV presenter said he was taken aside for questioning at Miami airport by staff who made the assumption because of his 'funny' accent.

He was then held for two hours while an officer accused him of being an 'illegal alien' from Cuba.

He told listeners of his Radio 2 show: "How could I be accused of being an illegal Cuban alien? Do I look Cuban? Do I sound Cuban?"

He added: "I've been to hell, folks - it's called Miami airport."

The Channel 4 star was later released after the customs officials studied his passport and found no links with Cuba.

Nana
cool..A dose of their own medicine for the Oirish..
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mazar
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INIS THE MOST USLIESS PROCESE IN ALL WESTN COUNTRY

Post by mazar » Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:57 pm

Coptown,congrat,but 40 month waiting,if i was wil never be happy for this. because so long process.even the INIS dosent deal with our applications as human bein,40 month for GOD SAKE if you where anywher in the westen country you wil becam 7 time citizen,each time wil take under 6 months,for example as i heard from my clos friends and immigration news,Dutch Freance UK belgime Swedin Asturalia,90 days process only, canada 90 days also,its the bigest shame for the INIS poor and ignoderd process time,GOOD luck,GOD BLESS ALL
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frustrated13
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Post by frustrated13 » Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:09 pm

yes dickhead, thanks for your input!
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Post by jhbmike » Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:50 pm

frustrated13 wrote:yes dickhead, thanks for your input!
lol
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ashimashi
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Post by ashimashi » Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:46 am

folks,
my approval letter arrived today as well.
Applied April 2006.
Asked for additional docs in October 08 and then again in March 09
Checked in June, application being prepared for the minister.
Approval letter arrived today (13 AUG)
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Post by jhbmike » Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:59 am

ashimashi wrote:folks,
my approval letter arrived today as well.
Applied April 2006.
Asked for additional docs in October 08 and then again in March 09
Checked in June, application being prepared for the minister.
Approval letter arrived today (13 AUG)
Congrats ashimashi and capetown, welcome to da club. 8)
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9jeirean
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Post by 9jeirean » Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:15 am

Great news Capetown and ashimashi. Congrats to you both. It Looks like INIS has decided to clear the 2006 backlog. News like this gives us 07 cohort some hope.
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Post by godspower » Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:23 am

ashimashi wrote:folks,
my approval letter arrived today as well.
Applied April 2006.
Asked for additional docs in October 08 and then again in March 09
Checked in June, application being prepared for the minister.
Approval letter arrived today (13 AUG)
Congrats! Pls what other document did they ask for in in March 09?

Thanks
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sideshowsue
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Post by sideshowsue » Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:48 am

Congratulations ashimashi and capetown! Two more '06ers are through!
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Post by nanette » Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:58 am

Called today after 30 minutes, I got a WFOA. Nice lady though...

I think all the 2007 files are on hold...

Anyhow, enjoy life.

Nana
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Post by 9jeirean » Thu Aug 13, 2009 11:06 am

nanette wrote:Called today after 30 minutes, I got a WFOA. Nice lady though...

I think all the 2007 files are on hold...

Anyhow, enjoy life.

Nana
That's what I think too. At least it looks like they are clearing the 06 backlog which is only fair. That gives us 07 crowd some hope then. The only thing is, they should remove that "23 months average processing time" rubbish from their website. It's misleading.
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Post by Cofimvaba » Thu Aug 13, 2009 11:33 am

9jeirean wrote:
nanette wrote:Called today after 30 minutes, I got a WFOA. Nice lady though...

I think all the 2007 files are on hold...

Anyhow, enjoy life.

Nana
That's what I think too. At least it looks like they are clearing the 06 backlog which is only fair. That gives us 07 croud some hope then. The only thing is, they should remove that "23 months average processing time" rubish off their website. It's misleading.
Has Anyone ever phoned the INIS and got told that their application has been approved?!
Am one of the 2006 applicants, I applied in May
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Post by tom4 » Thu Aug 13, 2009 12:01 pm

Cofimvaba wrote:Has Anyone ever phoned the INIS and got told that their application has been approved?!
Am one of the 2006 applicants, I applied in May
I think I heard of that happening once, but I wouldn't be surprised if they say that they can't give out that information on the phone.
Have you been asked for more documents yet? When?
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Post by Cofimvaba » Thu Aug 13, 2009 3:01 pm

tom4 wrote:
Cofimvaba wrote:Has Anyone ever phoned the INIS and got told that their application has been approved?!
Am one of the 2006 applicants, I applied in May
I think I heard of that happening once, but I wouldn't be surprised if they say that they can't give out that information on the phone.
Have you been asked for more documents yet? When?
My Application is with the Minister waiting for his approval.
I will just to wait, hopefully in the next few weeks i will get it.
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Application with the minister

Post by BDSK2003 » Thu Aug 13, 2009 3:08 pm

Congrats to All whose whose application got approved.

I called today and was told that the application is with the minister for approval . I am one of those ..of Sep 06 batch. I never heard people applied in Sep 06 got their approval yet.

Finger and Legs Crossed .... : 8)
BDSk

Cofimvaba wrote:
tom4 wrote:
Cofimvaba wrote:Has Anyone ever phoned the INIS and got told that their application has been approved?!
Am one of the 2006 applicants, I applied in May
I think I heard of that happening once, but I wouldn't be surprised if they say that they can't give out that information on the phone.
Have you been asked for more documents yet? When?
My Application is with the Minister waiting for his approval.
I will just to wait, hopefully in the next few weeks i will get it.
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Post by ashimashi » Thu Aug 13, 2009 4:56 pm

to those of you applied in May-Sep 06:
I'm sure you'll hear from them within the next few weeks, don't worry. I was in the same position a couple of weeks ago! just forget about it and get on with your lives until you get the approval letter...
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mazar
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I KNOEW FEW PEOPLE WHO ARE SICK OF INIS PROCESS,

Post by mazar » Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:20 pm

if any one would like to complain about INIS,igonerd and bad long process,please call the European Comission,free charge#
Feel free call or email.

The European Ombudsman
1 Avenue du Président Robert Schuman
CS 30403
FR-67001 Strasbourg Cedex
France
# By telephone
+33 (0) 3 88 17 23 13
# By fax
+33 (0) 3 88 17 90 62
# Website
http://www.ombudsman.europa.eu
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Post by tom4 » Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:34 pm

At first glance it seems that our friend has at last managed a sensible post, except that The European Commission/Ombudsman has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with naturalisation, but at least he/she is trying. :lol: (some would say he/she is very trying) :wink:
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Post by Ben » Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:42 pm

I wanted to complain about the queue in the post office once, so obviously I sent a very strongly worded email to the dentist.
I am no longer posting publicly on this website - PM me if needed.
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Post by tom4 » Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:52 pm

benifa wrote:I wanted to complain about the queue in the post office once, so obviously I sent a very strongly worded email to the dentist.
Classic!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by crown » Thu Aug 13, 2009 11:27 pm

ashimashi wrote:folks,
my approval letter arrived today as well.
Applied April 2006.
Asked for additional docs in October 08 and then again in March 09
Checked in June, application being prepared for the minister.
Approval letter arrived today (13 AUG)
Congrats to you and Capetown
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Post by IrlNational2009 » Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:42 am

ashimashi wrote:folks,
my approval letter arrived today as well.
Applied April 2006.
Asked for additional docs in October 08 and then again in March 09
Checked in June, application being prepared for the minister.
Approval letter arrived today (13 AUG)

Congrats to Ashimashi, Capetown and other...seems at last they're following some kind of sequence and sorting out 2006 applications which is encouraging..I am one of those mid 06 applicant. Application is with minister..

Does anyone know how long it takes to get the decision once the application is with the Minister?
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Post by sideshowsue » Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:51 am

IrlNational2009 wrote:
ashimashi wrote:folks,
my approval letter arrived today as well.
Applied April 2006.
Asked for additional docs in October 08 and then again in March 09
Checked in June, application being prepared for the minister.
Approval letter arrived today (13 AUG)

Congrats to Ashimashi, Capetown and other...seems at last they're following some kind of sequence and sorting out 2006 applications which is encouraging..I am one of those mid 06 applicant. Application is with minister..

Does anyone know how long it takes to get the decision once the application is with the Minister?
Mine took 3 weeks. It was submitted on the 8th of July and I received my approval at the very end of July.
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Post by capetown » Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:53 am

IrlNational2009 wrote:Does anyone know how long it takes to get the decision once the application is with the Minister?
They told me in May it would take 4-6 weeks. After 8 weeks I wrote them a letter, and they said it was "in the final stages". The approval letter arrived after a total of 12 weeks.

So, the general rule seems to be: take whatever rough estimate they give you (if any), and multiply the upper figure by 2...
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Post by IrlNational2009 » Fri Aug 14, 2009 12:31 pm

capetown wrote:
IrlNational2009 wrote:Does anyone know how long it takes to get the decision once the application is with the Minister?
They told me in May it would take 4-6 weeks. After 8 weeks I wrote them a letter, and they said it was "in the final stages". The approval letter arrived after a total of 12 weeks.

So, the general rule seems to be: take whatever rough estimate they give you (if any), and multiply the upper figure by 2...
Sideshow/Capetown thanks for the update..There is a hint of light at the end of the tunnel, fingers cross.. :P
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