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Old 06-02-2018, 07:00 PM
Peter Tommasini Peter Tommasini is offline
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Default 2018 Metalshaping classes in the US

Well guys there is not going to be any classes in the US this Year

After trying twice and providing all the paper work that the US consulate asked for ...I was denied the visa again I am sure that things have changed from when I first started my trips to the US
I would have liked to come over and demonstrate some of my new toys that I have developed for my wheeling machine (and others). At this stage unless things change it's not looking too good.
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Old 06-02-2018, 08:21 PM
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This is truly absurd. Did they give a reason for the denial?
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Old 06-02-2018, 09:04 PM
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This is truly absurd. Did they give a reason for the denial?

They where not very clear in what they meant .... they did not go to too many details....... but I THINK?????? ............they are not happy for me to demonstrate and sell my tools and dvd's there, and yet I can sell then from here by mail ??
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Old 06-03-2018, 07:16 AM
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I'm sorry to hear that Peter. Was looking forward to visiting with you again. Might have to go to Melbourne.
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Old 06-03-2018, 02:23 PM
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Hate to hear it's not going well, Peter.

To try to stay on AMS-topic, I'll just say Its an insane time. At some point, reality has to matter.

If you think there's anything I can do to help you be here, I'm more than willing to help. Might not be able to do much, but I'll do what I can.
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Old 06-03-2018, 03:33 PM
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i'm just guessing here but i believe it may have something to do with what trump has on his plans to make the US more of a world market seller and manufacturer rather than a buyer.

but like i say, i'm just guessing...
What's the point in guessing?
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Old 06-04-2018, 08:15 AM
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Well that sucks, I was looking forward to some more instruction. Maybe another reminder, " You've got to open that f(*ker up, mate"
I'm really puzzled by this, we constantly have contractors here in the plant doing all sorts of work, from machinery installation to software work. None from Australia, that I am aware of, but certainly several European countries, Brazil and even China. WTF? Not sure what they are doing different than you, wish I did. Good Luck
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Old 06-04-2018, 08:41 AM
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Thank you all for your support it's not finished yet!!!!
I will try again with more paper work and info for the US consulate....It might work??....... Having said that ..I heard that someone over here has won a green card to work in the US, but still when she got there they send her straight back....................
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Don't you need to perform warranty repairs on equipment you've already sold here?
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Old 06-04-2018, 09:24 AM
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Don't you need to perform warranty repairs on equipment you've already sold here?

Tried that one they did not believed me
All the shipment to the US invoices + the invoices of the people that makes for me all the components of the wheeling machine and Pneumatic hammers and dies was not good enough
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