Khan still stuck in Vancouver, U.S doing longer checks because of his Muslim name.

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  1. Darni187

    Darni187 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    BOXER Amir Khan expects to get clearance to fight in America in the next two days.
    In order to obtain a work visa so he can defend his WBA light-welterweight title in New York on Saturday, May 15, the Bolton champion has been forced to move from his Hollywood base in California to Vancouver, Canada.
    The 23-year-old has taken his coach, Freddie Roach, and a sparring partner with him to his new camp, where he had an interview for his work visa at the American Consulate last week.
    “It has taken a lot longer than we had hoped, but we expect good news in the next couple of days,” said his father, Shah Khan.
    “The delay is nothing to do with his motoring convictions as has been reported. It is because of his name.
    “Because of what happened on 9/11, Amir gets stopped every time we come into the country.
    Officials are on alert and because of his name they have to carry out certain checks.
    “He always gets interviewed and is asked which countries he has visited, but now they know him and know who he is, the interviews are not as rigorous.
    “But with a visa application there are certain checks that have to be made and it takes time. I don’t blame them and we have nothing to hide.”
    He added: “We knew all along that he would have to leave America to apply for a visa but we had hoped it would have been completed earlier than this.”
    Amir and his coach are hoping to focus on the fight, but their plans to move to New York to put the final touches to his training could be in jeopardy if the application is delayed any longer.
    Amir’s fight will be shown live on ITV1 in the early hours of the morning.



    Will this have an effect on Khan's performance May 15th being away from camp?


    This is sad **** from U.S government's part, this guy is no terrorist.


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    Darni187, May 4, 2010
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  2. Doyley10

    Doyley10 Active Member Full Member

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    I am not a terrorist either and I still have to answer a lod of stupid questions with a straight face when I go though immigration. This is a non story. US immigration are dicks to everybody. (unless you sneak over the mexican border and swerve the process all together)
     
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  3. Obscure Punch

    Obscure Punch Member Full Member

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    This visa situation and all the bad press about him in the last few days will definately damage his preperation. its not looking good
     
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  4. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    i dont understand this at all....he is such a high profile boxer..a world champion....cant the embassy step in and get some common sense in there?...
     
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  5. JIM KELLY

    JIM KELLY Bullshyt Mr Han Man! Full Member

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    they sent Cat Stevens aka Yusuf Islam back on the damn plane!!!
    lol..even Dolly Parton caused a riot about that!!!
     
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  6. gasman

    gasman Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    When he was being detained one of the guards asked him for his autograph:nut
     
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  7. gasman

    gasman Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I agree it is crazy, over the top stuff. He will still destroy Paulie though.
     
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  8. Arka

    Arka New Member Full Member

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    Me too.Can't the British government put a word in for him?

    Also,as far as I'm aware,Amir- unlike Cat Steven-hasn't made any controversial political statements.
     
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  9. fatcity

    fatcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Peace Train!:thumbsup
     
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  10. under the wire

    under the wire Active Member Full Member

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    You wouldnt say that if you had family involved in terrorist attacks. They have to check everyone. Its for everyones safety.
     
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  11. NSFW

    NSFW ESB interacial lovin... Full Member

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    They are right to be suspicious of him. Treat everyman the same and unfortunetly muslims will get an extra hard time at the moment but as we have seen in this country Islamic terrorists can be benefit scum, doctors and charity workers so a superstar boxer must be looked at too.

    Khan will still knock Paulie out.
     
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  12. Akxtinguish

    Akxtinguish Belt holder Full Member

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    What exactly do you look at though! He's part of the most famous gym in the country and has a high-profile fight being broadcast live on television. :blood
     
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  13. NSFW

    NSFW ESB interacial lovin... Full Member

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    I have no idea. Lucky it is not my job to check for terrorists.

    America is a ******ed place.

    I do think that Khan will come through this test with flying colours though and prove his greatness.
     
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  14. snakeface

    snakeface The Woodside Hurricane Full Member

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    he's nothing special.
     
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  15. Lazarus

    Lazarus Realist Full Member

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    It's a load of bull****. Seriously, how much more can you look into a person!? Can't U.S Government just type his name on Google and see who he is? Absolutely pathetic. And if this fight is cancelled, I will personally make a rant thread on them saying what scum they are.

    I expect you to help me Darni :good
     
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