Visa Veto

[laurencecaudwell]

I enjoyed your vid.

[ajdpadbury]

@laurencecaudwell Thankyou!

[plaloe]

I hope you both enjoyed your Franco-Italian honeymoon. American Immigration Officers can be annoying and seem bound by silly rules.

I surprisingly came across your video after watching the US embassy's take on the the Twilight zone! See: N05rGSyaXRE

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks, we had a great time. It is fun to see what videos are related to!:)

[v19d]

Probably the dumb US State department thinks Poles should only come on a tour group. Besides Brites don't need a visa to visit the USA but they still require Poles to have a visa.

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks for your comment. That is true, I can travel under the visa waiver scheme, unfortunately my wife can not. It is their loss, we will spend our holiday somewhere else!

[fehquig]

I guess we won't do that tour of Death Valley together after all... See you in Thailand?

[ajdpadbury]

We were gutted but we won't let them have the satisfaction, we will go to Europe instead. Your Canadian govenment changed the rules and allowed Poles to enter under the visa waiver program, so why can't the Americans?:(

[fehquig]

I think they're afraid of North Dakota becoming a Polish colony or something equally weird. I met a lot of Russians in Chicago of all places on one trip. I'm echoing your "why not?"

Canadians and Americans belong to very different political species...

[WitchesSky]

I have given up with foreign holidays these last few years, it used to be fun, but it seems to just be hassle now..I am going to see of good old Britian :) (and freeze my bum off doing it!) lol

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks to Dominika (and her love of England) I have been thinking more about holidays here too, I plan to visit Wales or the Peak District over the next year or so!:)

[WitchesSky]

Check out Northumberland too, surprisingly lovely! A castle on every beach!

[tps607]

Hey...You are great for America. The government does not speak the will of the people!You should have asked me to use my influence!

[ajdpadbury]

I know I really should have, I mean Clinton was great friends with Bono after all!

I just checked on the net, 27 EU countries can travel to the US without a visa, including Slovenia, but NOT POLAND! Something to do with their governmment not matching up to some rules your government has:(

[tps607]

Go figure....if I really had any influence with the government,I would be lining up for my slice of the $850 billion dollar bail-out pie. I think my finances would reflect the need!

[ajdpadbury]

LOL! Earlier this year Canada allowed Poles to travel there on holiday without a visa, if they can see the financial benefit to added tourism why not the US?:(

[tps607]

Anthony...I can't figure out my government,and so I don't know how you could. Why not just go to Mexico and walk across the border like the 35,000,000 illegals ahead of her?

[ajdpadbury]

LOL That is not a bad idea!:)

[tps607]

It is preferred by millions!

[marcmickey]

I Can Only Say Im So Sorry ---You Are Welcome Here Anytime My Friend

Marc

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks Marc! We are hoping Mr. Obama will change the visa laws soon, tourists are a good way of helping the US economy!:)

[usenetposts]

You should give them a link to your channel which is adequate proof of anyone that you have strong enough links to the EU to bring you back here whatever massive temptations (heh) live in the USA might offer.

[ajdpadbury]

That is a very good tip, buddy and thanks for your support:)

[usenetposts]

You're welcome. And I know how to sympathise with your situation, I've been there. My wife is Belarusian, and she can't get a UK passport because we live in Poland and a Polish passport she can't get because I'm British, not Polish, even though the rules say we are supposed to be all on the same basis in the EU. It's a joke. Countries are a joke made up to give jobs to otherwise useless people.

[ajdpadbury]

That is a crazy situation and I feel for you, travel (especially to the US) is a passion of mine and knowing we cannot travel there together made me mad!:)

[esanchezyn2]

Poland was especially pissed that they didnt make the cut for the Visa Waiver Program, espeially since they still maintain a troop presence in Iraq.

[ajdpadbury]

AND the US have their missile bases in Poland pointing over at Russia ... but I hear that Obama may relax the rules soon so we live in hope of that!:)

[esanchezyn2]

perhaps, but visa rules are relaxed by the US attorney general with the advisory of the Secretary of State. Hillary Rodham Clinton is poised to become the next Secretary of State.

[ajdpadbury]

She seems a reasonable lady and people that start new jobs generally want to make an impression so there is some hope:)

[amyloader]

As long as your together you'll have a great time wherever you go.

Amy xx

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks Amy, you are completely right of course! Have a lovely weekend and make a snowman!:)

[seeksthetruth7]

forget America anyway it's a cultural wasteland, enjoy Paris much more interesting.

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks for your wise words, we are looking forward to our trip:)

[4UandUTV]

The ice-cream in Rome is just the best

and Paris is the most romantic place in the world. Maybe for your 5th wedding anniversary you can go to Las Vegas (if they allow you to get a visa) it is their loss really since Dominika you are one of the sweetest people on youtube. Maybe the grumpy face at the Embassy was jealous of your beautiful smile!

Anyway don't forget to go to the Louvre and the Vatican since they are out of this world beautiful x

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks Ellen, we really appreciate your kind words, we are looking forward to our trip now and will but some guide books this weekend!:)

[tayfan2]

Gee, bummer. Sadly now "law abiding" people can't vacation here I guess. Ironic.

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks for your comment, it is almost as if they do not want tourists!:)

[sliferfan]

sorry to hear about your having to change your plans about the honeymoon, but look at it this way. as long as you have your honeymoon, that's the most important thing. i hope you have a good time on your honeymoon. i'm actuaklly being sincere when i say that.

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks buddy, I know you are and I thank you for your kind words:)

[nika441]

hi cutie!

This was one of the most sad days in my life because I know how much you wanted to go to US but we will have wonderful holiday anyway:) I love to spend everyt minute with youxxxxxxxxxx

[ajdpadbury]

Do not worry, we will go one day and we will have a better honeymoon any way! Kocham cie xxxxxxxxxxxx

[lindamac]

I got grilled for going to Canada in 2005 and in 2004 to NY on a 5 day trip. The US is very tight & I am a British Citizen, they say our country is going to be shut off.

You best stay here . Look at it this way least you are together. At least you have jobs. I bet you will love Paris.

Granted ,it is not a nice feeling to be banned from anywhere,however then think of

THE CLOSED SECRET COURT we have here & parents banned from returning to fight for contact to children.

[ajdpadbury]

Well said Linda, it was frustrating for Dominika to be denied entry over something so trivial, I have been over a dozen times in the last 5 years without so much as a hiccup.

[grandplans]

wow, too bad Dominika couldn't get that visa. Anymore people in charge of visas are a bit paranoid. maybe she can try again later so you both can go visit the grand canyon?

[ajdpadbury]

Hi Brian, it was a sickener and applying is a costly process so we won't try that again! We may get Dominika a British Passport when we are married to avoid this situation but, in the meantime look forward to videos from Paris and Rome! Thanks for your support my friend:)

[andymooseman]

Paris in the springtime, sounds good. I've only ever been through Rome, so can't comment too much. But, it looked like a great place & there's no jetlag either.

BTW Well done on containing your probable exasperation :)

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks Andy, the English stiff upper lip! It will be a great trip any way and will be all the more special for the problems!:)

[flydarling]

What a romantic way to deal with such crummy news. I wonder what the Canadian embassy would have said? Paris is fab. haven't done Rome but I love Venice and other bits of Italy. You'll be so on cloud 9 that you won't mind where you are as long as you're together. Cheers, Lesley

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks Lesley, that is nice of you. We will defenently make the best of Plan B!:)

[LeSaMilano]

As a persona non-grata here in the UK I know what you're going through - that's a rough break and ridiculous grounds -sounds like You Tube when it pulls partner rejection letters out of it's backside!

Anyway, I've been to Vegas many times and lived there for a short time too -

AND I've lived in Italy and been to Paris and Rome often- honeymoon territory if there ever was!

[ajdpadbury]

LOL Lesley, I can see the likeness!:)

I caught the Vegas bug a few years ago, but what was more upsetting was that we cannot meet up with some friends like we planned. But I know we will love our alternative honeymoon just as much!:)

[TERUKO5]

Actually, Paris and Rome sound more "honeymoony" than Vegas! Maybe it's for the best. And now you can spend more money on shopping!

[ajdpadbury]

You are right! And we have saved a packet and feel slightly better knowing the money will be spent in the Eurozone and not to bolster the US economy!:)

[Ranblv]

Did they give a reason for denying her?

thats so not fair, I am shocked.

well paris and rome will be great

[ajdpadbury]

Something to do with "providing insufficient evidence of our intention to return to the UK once our trip has ended." Obviously marrying an Englishman and both if us living and working in the UK isn't enough. People apparently go to the US on holiday and then ... vanish!:( An unbelievable decision, I wish there was more to it but there isn't.

[Evilspartacus]

boo that sucks. im sure you will have a great time in Rome though.

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks buddy, I edited this video three times and this was the least sarcastic version, so it went up!:)

[Fringe111]

What????? That just wrong. I swear this country has lost it's mind. Maybe Obama will change this. But from my persective Paris is a great idea. Luck to both of you

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks Joy, why Poles need visas and most of Europe does not is beyond me, Bush increased the number of countries recently but not to include Poland. Shame, but we are over it now!:)

[Fringe111]

Obama says he's going to change that.

[ajdpadbury]

That would be great!

We won't reapply as it is not cheap, $131. Hopefully if they change the rules we may go later in the year:)

[Fringe111]

I should tell you that Obama says that in his first 100 days he's going to change the Visa laws. Stay tuned

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks Joy I really appreciate you telling me that, please keep me posted!:)

[Fringe111]

I will

[esanchezyn2]

Watch, Africa will want to see which of their countries may qualify, but they'll be mad when none of them will. So far NO African country is qualified for a visa free 90 day holiday entry.

[moomay11649]

That's terrible Anthony. At least your going to Paris and Rome.  Aren't they afraid you won't come back from there?

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks Carol, the EU (most of Europe) is like one big country now, you can live and work in any of the member states, get medical help etc. Most have the same currency The Euro too, makes life easier!:)

[ROCKsquareANORACK]

your credits and intros are brilliant anthony

i must try and do somthing like this for my videos

[ajdpadbury]

At least half my stuff (like the fireworks and video wall) come from my friend Phil Zoltrix67, he seems to intuitively know what I like!:)

[ROCKsquareANORACK]

no visa thats awful

its a travesty

they nearly didnt let me in

i had to sit in a room full of mexicans for an hour in houston with american security people with big guns

its pretty bad they wont let dominika have a visa

i met soooo many people in maerica from around the world who seemed to be there on extended stay

i guess i will have the same problems when i try to get a work visa

but if they let me in im going

[ajdpadbury]

Good luck to you. We were suprised to say the least but one rule seemed to fit all. I can understand the rule, I just don't see how it applies to us, of course we are returning home, we live and work here!:)

[CurtisWildebeest]

Now, you could always go 'crazy golfing' in Sweden.. :) I'm sure you still wilkl have the most perfect of honeymoons, after all, you'll be together.. :) By the way, seeeing the shadow there, it looked as if you were saluting Eisenhower... :) I probably will have to pop up the Swedish Embassy soon, to renew my passport.. it was more convenient when they still had a consulate in Harwich!! :)

[ajdpadbury]

Yes, getting to London is a costly experience, unless you get cheap day returns on the rattler of course, unfortunately our appointment was 1030am so we drove in:(

[CurtisWildebeest]

Personally I think that the whole of EU should be US Visa free, after all, what is the point of the US don't recognise the EU as a political unit.. maybe EU should start posting Ambassadors to all the individual US States, rather than just in Washington, and see how the US reacts to that!! :)

[ajdpadbury]

Good idea, this is form of discrimination. Obviously The Zwoty is not strong enough for the US to bother with!:)

[CurtisWildebeest]

Yet they're quite happy to install a missile shield, or whathaveyou, in Poland.. making the Russians angry enough to threaten to 'nuke' the country! Seems like the same old story when it comes to the Poles..

[ajdpadbury]

I had forgotten about that, good point:)

[CurtisWildebeest]

Anyway, enough about the bad sides of America.. let's hope they refresh their minds, now they're having all this change! I reckon' Nika will see Vegas before soon.. just enjoy plan 'B' for now..

[LeSaMilano]

The EU doesn't recognize the EU as a political unit either! LOL

[filmfun1]

Mate, so sorry for you both but at least Europe beckons!!!!

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks mate, it was a sickener but we are over it now, plus the pound is weak against the dollar now any way!:)

[UTD111]

Typical yanks! And after we let them come over here and take up so much space with their statues (was one of them Batman??) Now then Anthony - if Dominika still needs a touch of Vegas after the romantic Paris/Rome trip, there's always Blackpool!! Just as good and the fish and chips are better ;O)

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks Mick! Blackpool is a VERY good idea, I have a weekend off soon, are the lights still on the seafront?:)

[londonpenda]

Italy is a good choice A & D.

You will enjoy;)

If you can't get a visa D, then I've got a hope in hells chance of getting a visa to the US....

Enjoy Roma(0;

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks Ray. You will be ok, usually Brits do not need one as we sign a visa waiver form on the plane, I don't but Poles do unfortunately:(

[OhCurt]

OMG, WHAT??

The U.S. doesn't know what it's missing. FFS!

As for your replacement plans, RIGHT ON!

:-D

And your new video wall is way cool, btw.

Zoltrix67 did a great job

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks Curt, maybe when we are married Dominika can get a UK passport so we can travel over without any problems.

Phil is a legend!:)

[anakin1814]

That really sucks! Well at least the American economy doesn't need your money right now /end sarcasm/

It seems to me that your alternative plans will be just as great! I'd love to visit Paris and Rome! I've done Vegas once, but Paris? That would be fantastic!

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks Gary, we were sooo looking forward to coming over but it wasn't to be, and it cost £131 to apply so we won't be repeating that!:)

[NaturesBeatingHearts]

Anthony and Nikka, i'm realy sorry to hear that you can't get a visa, and i don't understand why.

But i also have to say, i'm sure you will love Paris and Rome.

Big hug to you both

Jolanda

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks Jolanda, it is so frustrating that Poles need a visa to travel!:(

[gb42760ad1972]

That's just crazy. Sorry you can't come here but Paris and Rome sounds good. Very romantic. Hope you both have a great time. Peace, George.

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks George, we will certainly make the best of it!:)

[EdMuirton]

Bloody red tape! Sorry to hear your news Anthony. Hope you guys have a great time in Paris and Rome! Great vid too! Cheers!

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks Ed, good to see you here! We are gutted but we will make the most of what we have!:)

[mbecca316]

Thats just stupid!  They let anyone in to visit, and you two are so nice. I wish I could sponsor you in. But I don't live in wonderful Vegas..But dreary Greensburg Pennsylvania.

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks Rebecca, that is so kind of you! We were looking forward to it but now we are looking forward to Paris and Rome more!:)

[randomwritings]

Oh well Versace instead of Levi's I suppose - bummer!

[ajdpadbury]

Trust you to see it like that, you are completely right of course and thanks for cheering me up, Brian!:)

[randomwritings]

Of course you will have to suffer those loud, brash Italians instead of those loud, brash Ameri.....

[ajdpadbury]

Dodging the Vespas to and it is a good job we like garlic!:)

[Meissie35]

Hey, Anthony and Nika...

Why not Amsterdam ? LOL

Ellen, Natasha, Jolanda and I can show you the windmills, the wooden shoes, the Keukenhof and the Zaanse Schans ! You can taste our stroopwafels, drop and bitterballen !

Can't we viewers vóte for your honeymoon ?

I vote for Amsterdam and Paris !!!

Next ! LOL

[NaturesBeatingHearts]

Haha Annet, i think they can easely do all 3.

In the time they would sit in a plane to go and get back from Vegas they can visit Rome, so i vote for all 3, and if that is to much, then i vote for Paris and Amsterdam.

(if we let them taste the bitterballen is it ok if í go for a walk?)

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks Annet, I have always wanted to go to Amsterdam and we will visit for sure in the future!:)

[ECRaoul]

These new security laws throw the baby out with the bath water...

America is indeed terrorized by ITSELF...

5 *****

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks Raoul, it is completely crazy and we are shocked by their decision, but we will make the best of other options we have!:)

[EasyRaoul]

Go to...

Australiaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa­aaaaaaaaaah!

He he!

Onya!

[Meissie35]

Aaaaaaaw ! I'm a bit sad too ! This really s***s ! :-(

But hey; Paris is great !!! ÁND romantic !

And you can also visit Euro Disney !

I love to see you 2 in the arms of Donald and Mickey ! LOL

And if really nóthing works out for ya...

What about Almelo, Holland !?

I have a spare bed !!!???

Hahahaha...

I'll keep the thumbs up for you !

J'adore Paris ! :-D

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks for the offer! We thought about Euro Disney but Dominika really wants to see The Vatican so that won the toss!:)

[LifeJourneyGuy]

That's a bummer Dominika and Tony! I was really lookin' forward to seein' you two again! Guess I'll have to fly over to YOUR side of the pond again then! :)

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks Pete, we hope to see you again soon, wherever it may be!:)

[HappyHag]

They wouldn't let you in to wait inside? That's just mean. The Land of the Paranoid, they should call it. But your second choice of venue actually sounds much more romantic and beautiful. It's America's loss!

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks Julia. Bush recently allowed 8 more EU member states to travel to the US like (like us Brits) without a visa, unfortunately Poland wasn't one of them. But our plan B be is more than a poor substitute!:)

[irishguy7218]

well that sucks bro @sis thats just bullsh8t ok i guess that what happen after 9/11 ok well i feel sad for u but the bright is rome @paris wow have fun ok later peace

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks Graham, it was sad but we will make Plan B better than Plan A!:)

[la1880]

Rome: one of the most beautiful and oldest cities in the world and Paris oh la la!

Dominika! I bet France and Italy welcome you with open arms

They will love you and we all love you too

x

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks Natasha, that was wonderful and we feel lucky to have a lil sis like you! xoxo

[21stCenturyCat]

well surely there will be more romance to be had in Rome and Paris anyway ;)

[ajdpadbury]

You are probably right Steve, it is a good alternative, we just had our hearts set on Vegas though (possibly me more than Dominika!;)

[gstockton]

Well that blows. Sorry to hear that. Amazed to hear that they are so stringent on issuing tourist visas over there. I'm not too fond of Vegas though, the cab drivers are rude, cigarette smoke everywhere and I lose all my money. I prefer Cancun, Mexico. Ha! Have fun in Paris and Rome you two.

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks Gary. I have never been to Cancun, it always sounded good to me but, then again so does California!:)

[MrFunny1972]

Sorry to hear the no entry. Hopefully you'll both be able to go another time (fingers crossed). ;)

[ajdpadbury]

Thanks Andy, we are gutted, you know how much I love Vegas!:(