help with friend from Russia.

by uncle_onion 5 Replies latest jw friends

• 

  uncle_onion

  I have been e mailing a Ministerial servant in Russia. He came across my website and he had a lot of questions. We have spoken a few times on the phone and I have invited him to the Uk so that we can meet. He needs a break (he lives with his wife, mother in law and sister in law.... all reg pioneers!)He has stepped down from being a MS.

  Does anyone know of any charities that would be interested in sponsoring him for his trip to the UK.He speaks fairly good english. I can send him some money but can not finance the whole trip?

  UO
• 

  Free2Bme

  Uncle Onion
  I don't know about Russia but I have had a lot of experience on immigration issues between GB and Turkey. It is extremely difficult to get a visa unless the visitor has a job, property and cash of his own.
  Sponsoring is possible but not easy and I haven't heard of charities dealing with that.
  Has he got any savings to support his visit? Is he working in a secure job that can verify it's ok to have time off?
  Though your hearts in the right place I wouldn't hold out much hope unless Russia has a more amenable agreement (which I doubt but you never know)

  Free
• 

  Copernicus

  Uncle-O:

  I am impressed with your generosity! I wish I knew of something that could help. I went through a similar situation a few years ago with a Witness in South Africa. As it turned out, there was no real way to escape that country. It seems as if the most troubled spots in the world want to hold their citizens’ hostage. Perhaps they fear mass migrations of those willing and able to leave.

  Also, I visited your web page once again. Nice job, very convincing. Reading the replies from bethel made me sick. They reminded me of the form letters one often gets from bureaucracies here in the states who have no intention whatsoever of addressing any real concerns brought before them. Their primary tactic is to simply exchange nonsensical correspondence (ignoring all the salient points) until the aggrieved party gives up (in frustration) and goes away. It’s a common ploy, although not one that we would expect to see used by God’s “truth loving organization.”

  I tell you, their own dishonesty will be their eventual downfall. It is so good to see their stuff displayed on the net for the crap it is.
• 

  Celia

  Uncle Onion - Would you please post the url to your web site ?
  Thanks.
• 

  uncle_onion

  no probs

  www.607v587.com
• 

  Celia

  Thanks Uncle Onion.
  Great site for those who have questions about the famous
  607 date...
  Hey, FredHall even signed your guestbook, aren't you honored ?

  Trying to make your link clickable....
  ...and I can't do it ! ...
  http://www.607v587.com/