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dakalro
Profile Joined September 2010
Romania525 Posts
July 04 2011 15:06 GMT
#261
On July 03 2011 03:57 Dayrlan wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 03 2011 03:33 Noocta wrote:
America is a stupid country for that kind of thing


No, it's not. There are many good reasons, outside of your limited perspective, why this situation would turn out as it does. Don't be so quick to jump toward insulting countries other than your own, ok?


He is right, in that respect the US is a bit retarded. The one reason why I always skip over it when planning vacations, just not worth the trouble. Its turn will come since there are plenty of reasons to visit but waiting for VISA removal first.

And considering your immigrant situation taking forever to grant a short trip VISA seems weird. But then again I've heard from someone it also takes a long time to get a passport as an American citizen so I suppose speed just isn't an issue when it comes to US customs.
StrangrDangr
Profile Joined March 2011
United States291 Posts
July 04 2011 15:10 GMT
#262
Wow, really good post. Few would start of by mentioning their mistakes (if you can call them that) and taking full responisbility for the situation. It is a shame that you won't be able to make it, but with your skill it shouldn't be much trouble for you to qualify again. Good luck at MLG.
"I'm on four gates, so technically if I don't win there is something wrong with this game." desrow
sp00n-
Profile Joined July 2010
48 Posts
July 04 2011 15:18 GMT
#263
On July 04 2011 21:27 Morfildur wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 04 2011 19:47 exShikari wrote:
The US is far too tightly wound as far as security goes. Most countries in the world let you get a 4 week visa upon arrival at a port.


It would be nice if every country could just join the EU and have open borders (at least EU internally). The world would be a better place if everyone had just a little more trust in those he doesn't know.

Anyways, sad to read that Strelok won't compete. He deserved this spot and while i doubt he'd gotten to the finals, he would have still gone through a few rounds and maybe earned a share of the price.

Maybe NASL should adjust the schedule for season 2 and move the finals a week or two back to prevent such problems.



Beside the fact that the EU are closing their borders because it makes it so easy for criminals. Germany is the only country fighting for it to stay open though.

+ US u silly
Velr
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
Switzerland10698 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-07-04 15:29:17
July 04 2011 15:22 GMT
#264
It would be nice if the US wouldn't bitch about Visas like a little child.

Why do you even need a Visa to stay a few days/weeks? I really don't get it.
But well, it lightens my heart to see US-Citizens (which are not really to blame for that i guess) waiting in line at Airports way longer than anyone else just because the US seems to think that everyone and his mother would move to the US...

I actually once wanted to go on vacation to the US... Saw what i would have to do (not much timewise, but just annoying bullshit, the forms you have to fill out are running jokes here) and thought... Well, they obviously don't want my money...
Gesperrt
Profile Joined February 2011
Germany417 Posts
July 04 2011 16:00 GMT
#265
This thread wents into the wrong direction.

Anyways, thanks for the information Strelok and good luck next time. I guess you simply win the next MLG and everythings fine :>
Jakalo
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Latvia2350 Posts
July 04 2011 17:15 GMT
#266
On July 05 2011 00:18 sp00n- wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 04 2011 21:27 Morfildur wrote:
On July 04 2011 19:47 exShikari wrote:
The US is far too tightly wound as far as security goes. Most countries in the world let you get a 4 week visa upon arrival at a port.


It would be nice if every country could just join the EU and have open borders (at least EU internally). The world would be a better place if everyone had just a little more trust in those he doesn't know.

Anyways, sad to read that Strelok won't compete. He deserved this spot and while i doubt he'd gotten to the finals, he would have still gone through a few rounds and maybe earned a share of the price.

Maybe NASL should adjust the schedule for season 2 and move the finals a week or two back to prevent such problems.



Beside the fact that the EU are closing their borders because it makes it so easy for criminals. Germany is the only country fighting for it to stay open though.

+ US u silly


Well if there is a check-in on the border its ok if it doesnt require VISA to cross (where did you hear about EU closing its internal borders, havent heard anything about it)
Nostalgia is not as good as it used to be.
JustPassingBy
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
10776 Posts
July 04 2011 17:19 GMT
#267
On July 05 2011 02:15 Jakalo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 05 2011 00:18 sp00n- wrote:
On July 04 2011 21:27 Morfildur wrote:
On July 04 2011 19:47 exShikari wrote:
The US is far too tightly wound as far as security goes. Most countries in the world let you get a 4 week visa upon arrival at a port.


It would be nice if every country could just join the EU and have open borders (at least EU internally). The world would be a better place if everyone had just a little more trust in those he doesn't know.

Anyways, sad to read that Strelok won't compete. He deserved this spot and while i doubt he'd gotten to the finals, he would have still gone through a few rounds and maybe earned a share of the price.

Maybe NASL should adjust the schedule for season 2 and move the finals a week or two back to prevent such problems.



Beside the fact that the EU are closing their borders because it makes it so easy for criminals. Germany is the only country fighting for it to stay open though.

+ US u silly


Well if there is a check-in on the border its ok if it doesnt require VISA to cross (where did you hear about EU closing its internal borders, havent heard anything about it)


It's all over the news. Denmark making allowances for the right wing,
France starting to control more after Italy let the fugitives lose, etc.

Anyways, I wonder if Strelok tried to apply for a special visa for sportsmen.
And I hope that gaming is considered to be a sport
or, if not, will be considered a full-fledged sport soon enough.
TigerKarl
Profile Joined November 2010
1757 Posts
July 04 2011 17:21 GMT
#268
I think it's very unfortunate for Strelok. He explained the situation well and doubt that he could have something differently.
There's a lot of players who don't care about being reliable but Strelok is not one of them.
Good luck in the future!
ChapOne
Profile Joined September 2010
Germany68 Posts
July 04 2011 17:25 GMT
#269
On July 05 2011 02:19 JustPassingBy wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 05 2011 02:15 Jakalo wrote:
On July 05 2011 00:18 sp00n- wrote:
On July 04 2011 21:27 Morfildur wrote:
On July 04 2011 19:47 exShikari wrote:
The US is far too tightly wound as far as security goes. Most countries in the world let you get a 4 week visa upon arrival at a port.


It would be nice if every country could just join the EU and have open borders (at least EU internally). The world would be a better place if everyone had just a little more trust in those he doesn't know.

Anyways, sad to read that Strelok won't compete. He deserved this spot and while i doubt he'd gotten to the finals, he would have still gone through a few rounds and maybe earned a share of the price.

Maybe NASL should adjust the schedule for season 2 and move the finals a week or two back to prevent such problems.



Beside the fact that the EU are closing their borders because it makes it so easy for criminals. Germany is the only country fighting for it to stay open though.

+ US u silly


Well if there is a check-in on the border its ok if it doesnt require VISA to cross (where did you hear about EU closing its internal borders, havent heard anything about it)


It's all over the news. Denmark making allowances for the right wing,
France starting to control more after Italy let the fugitives lose, etc.

Anyways, I wonder if Strelok tried to apply for a special visa for sportsmen.
And I hope that gaming is considered to be a sport
or, if not, will be considered a full-fledged sport soon enough.


rofl... no country in the eu is closing it's borders. they just start to control passports at the borders on a more regular basis again.

sry for offtopic
wats0n
Profile Joined July 2011
United States509 Posts
July 04 2011 17:47 GMT
#270
Strelok you said that you receive the visa at 2:00 AM. You should fly to Mexico and then fly to California. It is only a 3 hour flight. If you leave tomorrow you can rest in Mexico for a few days. Will you consider doing this? It's $50,000 dollars man...
oxygenx
Profile Joined March 2011
Germany12 Posts
July 04 2011 18:20 GMT
#271
On July 05 2011 02:47 wats0n wrote:
Strelok you said that you receive the visa at 2:00 AM. You should fly to Mexico and then fly to California. It is only a 3 hour flight. If you leave tomorrow you can rest in Mexico for a few days. Will you consider doing this? It's $50,000 dollars man...

i guess he will have to sign/pay for the visa in the embassy where he requested it.
striderxxx
Profile Joined February 2011
Canada443 Posts
July 04 2011 19:31 GMT
#272
On July 05 2011 02:47 wats0n wrote:
Strelok you said that you receive the visa at 2:00 AM. You should fly to Mexico and then fly to California. It is only a 3 hour flight. If you leave tomorrow you can rest in Mexico for a few days. Will you consider doing this? It's $50,000 dollars man...


as good as he is, i don't think he has a realistic chance of even finishing in the money. so it'll be a lot of wasted money at this point just to play.
wats0n
Profile Joined July 2011
United States509 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-07-04 20:27:37
July 04 2011 20:25 GMT
#273
On July 05 2011 03:20 oxygenx wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 05 2011 02:47 wats0n wrote:
Strelok you said that you receive the visa at 2:00 AM. You should fly to Mexico and then fly to California. It is only a 3 hour flight. If you leave tomorrow you can rest in Mexico for a few days. Will you consider doing this? It's $50,000 dollars man...

i guess he will have to sign/pay for the visa in the embassy where he requested it.


Can he not pick up the visa at the American Consulate in Mexico? Maybe somebody can clarify.

If I was Strelok I would wake up tomorrow morning and call the Mexican Consulate and make an appointment to see them (google says it's in Kiev). I don't know how far he is from Kiev but I would drive there.

Bring passport and tell them that you want to fly to Mexico, spend a couple days there, visit the U.S. and then fly back from Mexico. They need to know that you are spending money in their country to grant a visa. Ask to speak to the head consul and explain to him that you are in a sporting competition to win $50,000 and you represent Ukraine.

It's worth a shot.

On July 05 2011 04:31 striderxxx wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 05 2011 02:47 wats0n wrote:
Strelok you said that you receive the visa at 2:00 AM. You should fly to Mexico and then fly to California. It is only a 3 hour flight. If you leave tomorrow you can rest in Mexico for a few days. Will you consider doing this? It's $50,000 dollars man...


as good as he is, i don't think he has a realistic chance of even finishing in the money. so it'll be a lot of wasted money at this point just to play.


Did you even check the tournament format or the brackets? He already gets $500. If he wins his first round he gets in the ro16 where he has already won $1500. His opponent is Darkforce and I would say Strelok is the favorite in that matchup.
Ansalem
Profile Joined November 2010
564 Posts
July 04 2011 20:38 GMT
#274
On July 05 2011 05:25 wats0n wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 05 2011 03:20 oxygenx wrote:
On July 05 2011 02:47 wats0n wrote:
Strelok you said that you receive the visa at 2:00 AM. You should fly to Mexico and then fly to California. It is only a 3 hour flight. If you leave tomorrow you can rest in Mexico for a few days. Will you consider doing this? It's $50,000 dollars man...

i guess he will have to sign/pay for the visa in the embassy where he requested it.


Can he not pick up the visa at the American Consulate in Mexico? Maybe somebody can clarify.

If I was Strelok I would wake up tomorrow morning and call the Mexican Consulate and make an appointment to see them (google says it's in Kiev). I don't know how far he is from Kiev but I would drive there.

Bring passport and tell them that you want to fly to Mexico, spend a couple days there, visit the U.S. and then fly back from Mexico. They need to know that you are spending money in their country to grant a visa. Ask to speak to the head consul and explain to him that you are in a sporting competition to win $50,000 and you represent Ukraine.

It's worth a shot.

Show nested quote +
On July 05 2011 04:31 striderxxx wrote:
On July 05 2011 02:47 wats0n wrote:
Strelok you said that you receive the visa at 2:00 AM. You should fly to Mexico and then fly to California. It is only a 3 hour flight. If you leave tomorrow you can rest in Mexico for a few days. Will you consider doing this? It's $50,000 dollars man...


as good as he is, i don't think he has a realistic chance of even finishing in the money. so it'll be a lot of wasted money at this point just to play.


Did you even check the tournament format or the brackets? He already gets $500. If he wins his first round he gets in the ro16 where he has already won $1500. His opponent is Darkforce and I would say Strelok is the favorite in that matchup.


He has an appointment with the American embassy in Ukraine. It's not possible to just call the American embassy in Mexico and get it there instead. In any case, they have already invited Alive to his slot, so it's a moot point.
MrDTrack5
Profile Joined September 2010
Norway26 Posts
July 05 2011 02:24 GMT
#275
so so sad glhf in the future dr strelok!
It never got weird enough for me.
hifriend
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
China7935 Posts
July 05 2011 10:59 GMT
#276
That really suck man..

Playing like such a boss and completely devastating a gosu group like that and not being able to make it to the playoffs. Next time..
Atrimex
Profile Joined July 2011
193 Posts
July 05 2011 11:27 GMT
#277
Maybe the NASL should move to Europe, that would solve all problems ;-).
Tobberoth
Profile Joined August 2010
Sweden6375 Posts
July 05 2011 13:30 GMT
#278
That sucks so hard

Understandable though, it took me like 3 months to get my visa to china.
FreedonNadd
Profile Joined August 2010
Austria573 Posts
July 05 2011 13:48 GMT
#279
Good luck Strelok !
Some people wear Superman pajamas, but Superman has Day[9] pajamas.
renaissanceMAN
Profile Joined March 2011
United States1840 Posts
July 05 2011 19:34 GMT
#280
sorry its such a pain in the butt for euros to come to the US, it really shouldn't be like that
On August 15 2013 03:43 Waxangel wrote: no amount of money can replace the enjoyment of being mean to people on the internet
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