Alvena's site
Mar 13th 2003, 6:03 pm
#1
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Alvena's site
When I immigrated I had tremendous help from Alvena, but I lost her website,
does nayone have the url for me?
Thanks,
Judith
does nayone have the url for me?
Thanks,
Judith
Mar 13th 2003, 6:21 pm
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Re: Alvena's site
Alvena ran into some legal woes with her website. You can view the contents
here instead:
http://www.mindspring.com/~docsteen/...o/visainfo.htm
Andy.
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"Judith Johnson" wrote in message
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> When I immigrated I had tremendous help from Alvena, but I lost her
website,
> does nayone have the url for me?
> Thanks,
> Judith
here instead:
http://www.mindspring.com/~docsteen/...o/visainfo.htm
Andy.
--
I'm not really here - it's just your warped imagination.
"Judith Johnson" wrote in message
news:BA963FF2.18AD9%[email protected]...
> When I immigrated I had tremendous help from Alvena, but I lost her
website,
> does nayone have the url for me?
> Thanks,
> Judith
Mar 13th 2003, 6:30 pm
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Re: Alvena's site
Darn Andy you are fast.......was just going to put it up!
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Lisa
Our INS Journey from I-130 to N-400 thus far..............
www.britsintheus.com/marriednhappy/timeline-aos.htm
"Andy Platt" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Alvena ran into some legal woes with her website. You can view the
contents
> here instead:
> http://www.mindspring.com/~docsteen/...o/visainfo.htm
> Andy.
> --
> I'm not really here - it's just your warped imagination.
> "Judith Johnson" wrote in message
> news:BA963FF2.18AD9%[email protected]...
> > When I immigrated I had tremendous help from Alvena, but I lost her
> website,
> > does nayone have the url for me?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Judith
> >
--
Lisa
Our INS Journey from I-130 to N-400 thus far..............
www.britsintheus.com/marriednhappy/timeline-aos.htm
"Andy Platt" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Alvena ran into some legal woes with her website. You can view the
contents
> here instead:
> http://www.mindspring.com/~docsteen/...o/visainfo.htm
> Andy.
> --
> I'm not really here - it's just your warped imagination.
> "Judith Johnson" wrote in message
> news:BA963FF2.18AD9%[email protected]...
> > When I immigrated I had tremendous help from Alvena, but I lost her
> website,
> > does nayone have the url for me?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Judith
> >
Mar 13th 2003, 6:45 pm
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Re: Alvena's site
what kind of legal problems ? people or government ?
"Andy Platt" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Alvena ran into some legal woes with her website. You can view the
contents
> here instead:
> http://www.mindspring.com/~docsteen/...o/visainfo.htm
> Andy.
> --
> I'm not really here - it's just your warped imagination.
> "Judith Johnson" wrote in message
> news:BA963FF2.18AD9%[email protected]...
> > When I immigrated I had tremendous help from Alvena, but I lost her
> website,
> > does nayone have the url for me?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Judith
> >
"Andy Platt" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Alvena ran into some legal woes with her website. You can view the
contents
> here instead:
> http://www.mindspring.com/~docsteen/...o/visainfo.htm
> Andy.
> --
> I'm not really here - it's just your warped imagination.
> "Judith Johnson" wrote in message
> news:BA963FF2.18AD9%[email protected]...
> > When I immigrated I had tremendous help from Alvena, but I lost her
> website,
> > does nayone have the url for me?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Judith
> >
Mar 13th 2003, 6:54 pm
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Re: Alvena's site
Some lawyers complained to her State's bar association that she was giving
legal advice on the website. It was one of those she's probably in the right
but are you going to try and fight it issues. Luckily a lawyer who saw
things a little clearer offered to host the site.
Andy.
--
I'm not really here - it's just your warped imagination.
"Trunk" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> what kind of legal problems ? people or government ?
> "Andy Platt" wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Alvena ran into some legal woes with her website. You can view the
> contents
> > here instead:
> >
> > http://www.mindspring.com/~docsteen/...o/visainfo.htm
> >
> > Andy.
> >
> > --
> > I'm not really here - it's just your warped imagination.
> > "Judith Johnson" wrote in message
> > news:BA963FF2.18AD9%[email protected]...
> > > When I immigrated I had tremendous help from Alvena, but I lost her
> > website,
> > > does nayone have the url for me?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Judith
> > >
> >
> >
legal advice on the website. It was one of those she's probably in the right
but are you going to try and fight it issues. Luckily a lawyer who saw
things a little clearer offered to host the site.
Andy.
--
I'm not really here - it's just your warped imagination.
"Trunk" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> what kind of legal problems ? people or government ?
> "Andy Platt" wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Alvena ran into some legal woes with her website. You can view the
> contents
> > here instead:
> >
> > http://www.mindspring.com/~docsteen/...o/visainfo.htm
> >
> > Andy.
> >
> > --
> > I'm not really here - it's just your warped imagination.
> > "Judith Johnson" wrote in message
> > news:BA963FF2.18AD9%[email protected]...
> > > When I immigrated I had tremendous help from Alvena, but I lost her
> > website,
> > > does nayone have the url for me?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Judith
> > >
> >
> >
Mar 14th 2003, 10:57 am
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Re: Alvena's site
In article ,
"Andy Platt" wrote:
> Some lawyers complained to her State's bar association that she was giving
> legal advice on the website. It was one of those she's probably in the right
> but are you going to try and fight it issues. Luckily a lawyer who saw
> things a little clearer offered to host the site.
> Andy.
============
In our for what it's worth column: the Kentucky Bar Association informed
me that they would take no action on the case. So there was nothing to
fight. I suspect that they decided not to take action because (1) I took
down the site temporarily until I could get their response to my
response, and (2) Immigration law is federal law and therefore not under
state jurisdiction anyway.
It was at about this time that Doc Steen offered to host the site, and
he is now the legal owner. Let me add that I made no money off of this
change of ownership, it was merely a way for the site to remain up and
give me peace of mind. The site is no longer being maintained, so the
value of the information there is very questionable at this point. I
asked Doc to take the site down but he said he wanted it to remain up.
As I am not the owner, there's not much I can do about that.
=====
However, let me add that there is nothing in the law that says that you
have to be a lawyer to offer immigration advice:
Read this page:
http://www.immigration.gov/graphics/lawsregs/advice.htm
Where it says, among other things,
"You may be able to get free or low-cost legal assistance or advice from
immigrant support groups and other community service organizations in
your area."
Further, in the 8 CFR, it states at this URL that you can actually
appear before an immigration judge with representation by *any*
reputable individual (not that I would recommend this, but it's in the
law):
http://frwebgate4.access.gpo.gov/cgi...ocID=642266263
82+1+0+0&WAISaction=retrieve
TITLE 8--ALIENS AND NATIONALITY
CHAPTER I--IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
PART 292--REPRESENTATION AND APPEARANCES--Table of Contents
Sec. 292.1 Representation of others.
(a) A person entitled to representation may be represented by any of
the following:
[->info snipped for brevity]
(3) Reputable individuals. Any reputable individual of good moral
character, provided that:
(i) He is appearing on an individual case basis, at the request of
the person entitled to representation;
(ii) He is appearing without direct or indirect renumeration and
files a written declaration to that effect;
(iii) He has a pre-existing relationship or connection with the
person entitled to representation (e.g., as a relative, neighbor,
clergyman, business associate or personal friend), provided that such
requirement may be waived, as a matter of administrative discretion, in
cases where adequate representation would not otherwise be available;
and
(iv) His appearance is permitted by the official before whom he
wished to appear (namely, a special inquiry officer, district director,
officer-in-charge, regional commissioner, the Commissioner, or the
Board), provided that such permission shall not be granted
"Andy Platt" wrote:
> Some lawyers complained to her State's bar association that she was giving
> legal advice on the website. It was one of those she's probably in the right
> but are you going to try and fight it issues. Luckily a lawyer who saw
> things a little clearer offered to host the site.
> Andy.
============
In our for what it's worth column: the Kentucky Bar Association informed
me that they would take no action on the case. So there was nothing to
fight. I suspect that they decided not to take action because (1) I took
down the site temporarily until I could get their response to my
response, and (2) Immigration law is federal law and therefore not under
state jurisdiction anyway.
It was at about this time that Doc Steen offered to host the site, and
he is now the legal owner. Let me add that I made no money off of this
change of ownership, it was merely a way for the site to remain up and
give me peace of mind. The site is no longer being maintained, so the
value of the information there is very questionable at this point. I
asked Doc to take the site down but he said he wanted it to remain up.
As I am not the owner, there's not much I can do about that.
=====
However, let me add that there is nothing in the law that says that you
have to be a lawyer to offer immigration advice:
Read this page:
http://www.immigration.gov/graphics/lawsregs/advice.htm
Where it says, among other things,
"You may be able to get free or low-cost legal assistance or advice from
immigrant support groups and other community service organizations in
your area."
Further, in the 8 CFR, it states at this URL that you can actually
appear before an immigration judge with representation by *any*
reputable individual (not that I would recommend this, but it's in the
law):
http://frwebgate4.access.gpo.gov/cgi...ocID=642266263
82+1+0+0&WAISaction=retrieve
TITLE 8--ALIENS AND NATIONALITY
CHAPTER I--IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
PART 292--REPRESENTATION AND APPEARANCES--Table of Contents
Sec. 292.1 Representation of others.
(a) A person entitled to representation may be represented by any of
the following:
[->info snipped for brevity]
(3) Reputable individuals. Any reputable individual of good moral
character, provided that:
(i) He is appearing on an individual case basis, at the request of
the person entitled to representation;
(ii) He is appearing without direct or indirect renumeration and
files a written declaration to that effect;
(iii) He has a pre-existing relationship or connection with the
person entitled to representation (e.g., as a relative, neighbor,
clergyman, business associate or personal friend), provided that such
requirement may be waived, as a matter of administrative discretion, in
cases where adequate representation would not otherwise be available;
and
(iv) His appearance is permitted by the official before whom he
wished to appear (namely, a special inquiry officer, district director,
officer-in-charge, regional commissioner, the Commissioner, or the
Board), provided that such permission shall not be granted
Mar 14th 2003, 1:15 pm
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Posts: 46,392
Alvena
It is good to see you again. You are sorely missed in this forum and your former one and it is sad, indeed, to venture into the Doc Steen site and see the deterioration of the messageboard into one where there is much verbal abuse and misinformation abounding.
I have read your post with interest and have copied the pertinent references to bookmark.
Hope all is well with you and your family and that life in Kentucky has gotten better ;-)
Rita
It is good to see you again. You are sorely missed in this forum and your former one and it is sad, indeed, to venture into the Doc Steen site and see the deterioration of the messageboard into one where there is much verbal abuse and misinformation abounding.
I have read your post with interest and have copied the pertinent references to bookmark.
Hope all is well with you and your family and that life in Kentucky has gotten better ;-)
Rita
Mar 14th 2003, 1:28 pm
#8
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Joined: Apr 2001
Location: Ohio
Posts: 659
Originally posted by Rete
Alvena
It is good to see you again. You are sorely missed in this forum and your former one and it is sad, indeed, to venture into the Doc Steen site and see the deterioration of the messageboard into one where there is much verbal abuse and misinformation abounding.
I have read your post with interest and have copied the pertinent references to bookmark.
Hope all is well with you and your family and that life in Kentucky has gotten better ;-)
Rita
Alvena
It is good to see you again. You are sorely missed in this forum and your former one and it is sad, indeed, to venture into the Doc Steen site and see the deterioration of the messageboard into one where there is much verbal abuse and misinformation abounding.
I have read your post with interest and have copied the pertinent references to bookmark.
Hope all is well with you and your family and that life in Kentucky has gotten better ;-)
Rita
Mar 14th 2003, 3:08 pm
#9
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Re: Alvena's site
Hi Alvena,
I have just returned to the group, currently getting ready for that AOS
thing. I was wondering where you were hiding. It is good see see you back.
Needless to say you, Rete, Andy, Grinch and others have helped my husband
and myself get through the whole I-130 process.
A lot has changed with the immigration process as well, so busy trying to
play catch up.
I hope all is going well for you and yours.
Kind regards,
Lisa (B)-USC
13 November 2000, I-130 sent to NSC
1st NOA 21 November, 2000
13 April, 2001 Approval Notice (2nd NOA)
151 Days
6 September, 2001 Interview at Casablanca
Husband arrived in the USA 28 September 2001
I have just returned to the group, currently getting ready for that AOS
thing. I was wondering where you were hiding. It is good see see you back.
Needless to say you, Rete, Andy, Grinch and others have helped my husband
and myself get through the whole I-130 process.
A lot has changed with the immigration process as well, so busy trying to
play catch up.
I hope all is going well for you and yours.
Kind regards,
Lisa (B)-USC
13 November 2000, I-130 sent to NSC
1st NOA 21 November, 2000
13 April, 2001 Approval Notice (2nd NOA)
151 Days
6 September, 2001 Interview at Casablanca
Husband arrived in the USA 28 September 2001
Mar 14th 2003, 4:11 pm
#10
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Re: Alvena's site
In article ,
"Lisa \(B\)" wrote:
> I have just returned to the group, currently getting ready for that AOS
> thing. I was wondering where you were hiding. It is good see see you back.
>
I drop in every now and then to peruse, but don't actively participate.
>
> I hope all is going well for you and yours.
Were it only true! I have had a horrible year. It all started last year
when my heartbeat started kicking up. Then I had reflux esophagitis for
literally MONTHS (those who have not had this, get down on your knees
and thank GOD right now!!!). Now I'm seeing a GI doc in St. Louis who
finds my reflux is fine but my liver function tests are abnormal. Go
figure. Just had a CT scan a coupla days ago and four tubes of blood
tests that I've never heard of before, will find out at the end of the
month what that showed. (hopefully nothing).
I think my Karma is failing me! Help!!
--
Alvena
"Lisa \(B\)" wrote:
> I have just returned to the group, currently getting ready for that AOS
> thing. I was wondering where you were hiding. It is good see see you back.
>
I drop in every now and then to peruse, but don't actively participate.
>
> I hope all is going well for you and yours.
Were it only true! I have had a horrible year. It all started last year
when my heartbeat started kicking up. Then I had reflux esophagitis for
literally MONTHS (those who have not had this, get down on your knees
and thank GOD right now!!!). Now I'm seeing a GI doc in St. Louis who
finds my reflux is fine but my liver function tests are abnormal. Go
figure. Just had a CT scan a coupla days ago and four tubes of blood
tests that I've never heard of before, will find out at the end of the
month what that showed. (hopefully nothing).
I think my Karma is failing me! Help!!
--
Alvena
Mar 15th 2003, 1:41 am
#11
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Joined: Mar 2003
Location: WEST LONDON UK/KENTUCKY USA
Posts: 62
Re: Alvena's site
i heard you live in ky, my future wife lives in scott county ,where are you?we are just starting this process......been stuck back here in london for five damn months,i wanna come back to ky.
Mar 15th 2003, 2:30 am
#12
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Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 46,392
Re: Alvena's site
Originally posted by A. F.
I think my Karma is failing me! Help!!
--
Alvena
I think my Karma is failing me! Help!!
--
Alvena
Rete
Mar 15th 2003, 2:33 am
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Re: Alvena's site
In article ,
MASON wrote:
> i heard you live in ky, my future wife lives in scott county ,where are
> you?we are just starting this process......been stuck back here in
> london for five damn months,i wanna come back to ky.
>
We live about 25 miles from the point where the Ohio and Mississippi
Rivers meet. It's a town that's about halfway between Monkey's Eyebrow
and Possum Trot. It is probably the biggest town almost halfway between
St. Louis and Nashville, located right on I-24. See if you can figure
out where this is. I don't think we are anywhere near Scott County,
however.
MASON wrote:
> i heard you live in ky, my future wife lives in scott county ,where are
> you?we are just starting this process......been stuck back here in
> london for five damn months,i wanna come back to ky.
>
We live about 25 miles from the point where the Ohio and Mississippi
Rivers meet. It's a town that's about halfway between Monkey's Eyebrow
and Possum Trot. It is probably the biggest town almost halfway between
St. Louis and Nashville, located right on I-24. See if you can figure
out where this is. I don't think we are anywhere near Scott County,
however.
Mar 15th 2003, 6:19 am
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Re: Alvena's site
"A. F." wrote in message news:...
> In article ,
> "Lisa \(B\)" wrote:
> > I have just returned to the group, currently getting ready for that AOS
> > thing. I was wondering where you were hiding. It is good see see you back.
> >
> I drop in every now and then to peruse, but don't actively participate.
> >
> > I hope all is going well for you and yours.
>
> Were it only true! I have had a horrible year. It all started last year
> when my heartbeat started kicking up. Then I had reflux esophagitis for
> literally MONTHS (those who have not had this, get down on your knees
> and thank GOD right now!!!). Now I'm seeing a GI doc in St. Louis who
> finds my reflux is fine but my liver function tests are abnormal. Go
> figure. Just had a CT scan a coupla days ago and four tubes of blood
> tests that I've never heard of before, will find out at the end of the
> month what that showed. (hopefully nothing).
> I think my Karma is failing me! Help!!
Sorry to hear about your health problems, i hope things will turn out
ok for you.
You and Rete and others were a great help for many many people like
me, who wanted to join their loved ones. I really wish you all the
best in your life
Zik
> In article ,
> "Lisa \(B\)" wrote:
> > I have just returned to the group, currently getting ready for that AOS
> > thing. I was wondering where you were hiding. It is good see see you back.
> >
> I drop in every now and then to peruse, but don't actively participate.
> >
> > I hope all is going well for you and yours.
>
> Were it only true! I have had a horrible year. It all started last year
> when my heartbeat started kicking up. Then I had reflux esophagitis for
> literally MONTHS (those who have not had this, get down on your knees
> and thank GOD right now!!!). Now I'm seeing a GI doc in St. Louis who
> finds my reflux is fine but my liver function tests are abnormal. Go
> figure. Just had a CT scan a coupla days ago and four tubes of blood
> tests that I've never heard of before, will find out at the end of the
> month what that showed. (hopefully nothing).
> I think my Karma is failing me! Help!!
Sorry to hear about your health problems, i hope things will turn out
ok for you.
You and Rete and others were a great help for many many people like
me, who wanted to join their loved ones. I really wish you all the
best in your life
Zik
Mar 15th 2003, 11:18 am
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Re: Alvena's site
> Originally posted by A. F.
> > I think my Karma is failing me! Help!!
> > --
> > Alvena
>
In article ,
Rete wrote:
> I knew you were not feeling well but didn't realize just how badly.
> Would donate my karma but it seems it isn't all that good these days
> either. So will a prayer from an agnostic work?
>
Any and all prayers accepted, no matter what the source. I truly need
all the help I can get. The esophagitis has finally calmed down, which
is fortunate since the doc says I am not to take any medications of any
kind until he gets all these blood test and CT reports together and
cogitates over them. I truly am feeling better at the moment, and have
decided that one must enjoy each moment that he/she gets, because you
truly do not know what tomorrow may bring.
alvena
--
Alvena
> > I think my Karma is failing me! Help!!
> > --
> > Alvena
>
In article ,
Rete wrote:
> I knew you were not feeling well but didn't realize just how badly.
> Would donate my karma but it seems it isn't all that good these days
> either. So will a prayer from an agnostic work?
>
Any and all prayers accepted, no matter what the source. I truly need
all the help I can get. The esophagitis has finally calmed down, which
is fortunate since the doc says I am not to take any medications of any
kind until he gets all these blood test and CT reports together and
cogitates over them. I truly am feeling better at the moment, and have
decided that one must enjoy each moment that he/she gets, because you
truly do not know what tomorrow may bring.
alvena
--
Alvena