Political experts, please help

[Poyzinous]

Howard, I had no Idea you were a big policital guy... To tell you guys the truth, I kind of hate politics. I'm neutral in every way. I just dont like to get involved. I know a little about government, enough to pretend like I know what I'm reading/listening to/writing about. But I have an issue right know that someone could maybe help me with. My wife is Honduran. And Honduras right now is in a crisis from what I know. I was reading and finally found some pages in english. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/200...utionCould someone translate this into a less political way for me? My wife (who is in Honduras until the winter) is worried about whats going on, schools have closed, workplaces have been closing, even church has been cancellations. From what I understand, the President is a Dbag who wants to rule the country like Hugo Chavez is, and is excercising more power than he actually has. But I dont understand much else. I'm going in exactly 4 weeks to spend a week and a half with my wife, and dont know if I should be worried about political turmoil. Its bad enough going and worrying about getting robbed/shot/kidnapped/etc. I usually sleep with one eye and ear open when I'm there and try to stay in areas tourists would stay in. Its pretty bad as far as crime, poverty, and instability goes. I want to know how serious these current events are and If I have to worry about martial law going into effect while I'm there and end up looking for refuge in the US embassy or something. Well thanks in advance for any help and explaining you guys do.

[AZhitman]

Damn, Gabe...

Is there any way to get her back to the States?

I don't know much about the situation down there, and my Spanish is weak, but I'll keep an eye on the thread.

[Poyzinous]

Unfortunately, until her residency clears, which will take a few more months, she can't come back unless there is something drastic.I do appreciate your interest Greg.

[telcoman]

Howard, I had no Idea you were a big policital guy... .

I'm really not and many here might disagree with you. There are others here that seem to have more free time on their hands to follow politics.

[QUOTE=Poyzinous

To tell you guys the truth, I kind of hate politics. I'm neutral in every way. I just dont like to get involved. I know a little about government, enough to pretend like I know what I'm reading/listening to/writing about. But I have an issue right know that someone could maybe help me with. My wife is Honduran. And Honduras right now is in a crisis from what I know. I was reading and finally found some pages in english. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/200...utionCould someone translate this into a less political way for me? My wife (who is in Honduras until the winter) is worried about whats going on, schools have closed, workplaces have been closing, even church has been cancellations. From what I understand, the President is a Dbag who wants to rule the country like Hugo Chavez is, and is excercising more power than he actually has. But I dont understand much else. I'm going in exactly 4 weeks to spend a week and a half with my wife, and dont know if I should be worried about political turmoil. Its bad enough going and worrying about getting robbed/shot/kidnapped/etc. I usually sleep with one eye and ear open when I'm there and try to stay in areas tourists would stay in. Its pretty bad as far as crime, poverty, and instability goes. I want to know how serious these current events are and If I have to worry about martial law going into effect while I'm there and end up looking for refuge in the US embassy or something. Well thanks in advance for any help and explaining you guys do. [/QUOTE]

I have a co worker who is from Honduras and speaks fluent spanish. I'll get back to you.

Telcoman

[telcoman]

Gabe:

Perhaps this will help you

http://translate.google.com/tr...%3Den

The country is a mess and I hope your wife gets out safely.

Telcoman

[Poyzinous]

Thanks Howard. Yea I've read a lot in spanish and english. I just dont know how serious the political situation will get. I'm going to do a little research and see if I can find a way to get wifey here sooner than later...

[telcoman]

Thanks Howard. Yea I've read a lot in spanish and english. I just dont know how serious the political situation will get. I'm going to do a little research and see if I can find a way to get wifey here sooner than later...

Perhaps you could write a one page letter outlining your problem and request assistance from the following.

http://directory.usayfoundation.org/VA.html

Telcoman

[Poyzinous]

Thanks HowardI'll need more than that. Soon This will escalate bad...This just happened... http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/....html. ... referendum

I'm ready to do something drastic. Just dont know what.

[dusred]

Got an update for us?

Were you able to get your wife out OK?

[Poyzinous]

http://forums.g35club.org/zerothread?id=441772 theres the report on my trip.But I need to let my lawyer work on this case and hope the board of appeals at the immigration center is full of people with good in their hearts.

[dusred]

Just read your post there.

That's terrible that you have to walk around on your toes everywhere. You've gotta get your wife outta' there and here in the states where it's somewhat safe (for now).

Keep us posted.

[Poyzinous]

Update for those who care;

Just got 2 letters today from DHS-INSOne says that they reopened my case that they denied a while back, which made me smile because I thought it was wrong of whatever person reviewing it to drop it. The second one, which made me jump for joy and want to burn my house down, said the petition has been accepted and wife should be getting contacted by our embassy down there for the processing. She was ecstatic and so was I. Finally glad to see progress! I'm so happy I could kiss a horse!

[szh]

Congratulations!!! Don't burn the house down ... you will need it for her!

Z

[Poyzinous]

Someone share some knowledge with me if they have it, please. It appears the obama administration cut financial aid to Honduras, which I don't care much about, because I send my own hard earned money to support my wife down there, but I also read that the State department has suspended all U.S. visas from the Micheletti party. And that the US embassy down there is also cancelling most visas as well. This is INCREDIBLY aggravating to me because as you see from my last post, my wife just got approval. Our case is for an I-130 Petition for fiancee/relative (wife). Is my case included in this cancellation? Am I going to have to wait until well after the scandalous late november elections to see the process for my wife's return to begin? I called DHO/NVC but they say they won't have the approval in their system for another 2 weeks. I've waited enough, and its painful enough having to be so far apart in such tough times. If anyone knows anything please help a bro out. I can't seem to find enough info, but I'll be mailing some letters out to some people soon to see if someone out there can give me some answers, or better yet, results.

[szh]

Time to contact your Congressperson in Washington ... make them earn their pay.

Push to get some help from them.

Z

[Kalypso]

this is intense...

can she get a visa to live in another country?

like brazil or argentina? at least get out of honduras ... idk

[dusred]

Wow, keep us updated on this one.

I'm sorry I can't offer much help other than what Z has said.

GL!