I have been absent from this space for five days now – perhaps some of you have wondered where I had gone to. Well, you may recall last November when I took my citizenship test, described in my poem “American Immigrant”. Following that test, I hired an immigration solicitor to file papers for permanent leave to remain, which must be obtained before one can be sworn in as a citizen. Sadly, the UKBA denied my application. So I have been meeting with a new solicitor – the woman who handled (and won) the appeal for the former X-Factor contestant Gamu – my appeal papers were filed today.
I could use your help with this. I have created an online petition, which I would be deeply grateful if you would sign on my behalf.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Kathy (aka kate58) xxx
WE WANT KATHY TO STAY RIGHT HERE IN THE UK!
we are the friends and neighbours of Kathy McLemore
a woman that we’ve all grown to love and adore
for almost 10 years Kathy’s lived happily in the UK
but her request for leave to remain was denied by UKBA
t’was for love that Kathy moved here back in 2002
the relationship came to an end, which naturally made her blue
it left her depressed and it almost tore her apart
but she deeply loved her UK life; it was now embedded in her heart
like many people she had employment, which she sadly lost
the stress of losing her job meant at night she turned and tossed
but Kathy kept the faith, sure that all things happen for a reason
another job & a wonderful new man ended her heartbreak season
Kathy’s heart is bigger than her revered River Tay
she always has a smile to brighten everybody’s day
many skills has Kathy – she’s even a published poet
she loves her life in the UK, and if you read her poems you’d know it
so Kathy’s life went on in her beloved bonnie Dundee
she worked hard, paid her taxes, became part of the community
she is loved by many people – neighbours, colleagues and countless friends
the knowledge of their loving support is something on which she depends
we allow war criminals and rapists to stay, but not Kathy – it beggars belief!
this decision is unfair – it’s caused her and those who love her untold grief
so we beg the Border Agency – hear our plea, Theresa May:
overturn this decision – let our friend Kathy McLemore remain in her beloved UK!
