Arif is a wonderful guy who has lived and worked in Ireland for as long as I've known him. 2010. Kind hearted, hard working, community spirited, involved!! Exactly the kind of person we need in this country.
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Rene van Hoven
8 years ago
Integrated people should stay
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Martyna
8 years ago
Please don't deport my friend. He is a valuable part of Irish society.
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Benjamin
8 years ago
I could copy-paste anything from the comments below especially the one from Marie. Arif is an adorable human being who clearly doesn't deserve such mess. A man who worked so hard with charity association, who wished to be a policeman, who is so full of kindness, who is so helpful and generous shouldn't leave a country he loves so much. I really hope this petition will help him to stay with us.
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Marie Lando
8 years ago
I've known Arif since I arrived in Ireland in 2012. He's been an incredible friend, very positive and supportive, but he is also extremely talented, a fantastic artist and a very generous human being. Not only did he wants to serve the Irish country through his Garda work, but he also volunteered with charities, dressing up to entertain children, etc.
Don't just mindlessly deport people who love Ireland and do their best to give back to the community.
If you want to get rid of parasites, maybe start with the ones who drink all day, are violent and do nothing productive apart from reproducing every year rather than people like Arif
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Ciaran McGuinness
8 years ago
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Arif is a genuine gent, he has never had one bad word to say about anyone or anyone about him. He will always go out of his way to help others. I have worked with him on multiple occasions in costuming charity groups(Predators Ireland and TMNT Ireland) He will do what ever it takes to make people happy. He is more then a friend to me, he is family. He has said on multiple occasions that Ireland is his real home. I agree, he is Irish. He has done more for Ireland then most Irish born people. He had worked incredible hard to try become a member of An garda siochana just so he can give back even more to this Country.
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Sondra Kelly
8 years ago
Arif is one of the kindest, most amazingly selfless people on this planet, his work with children's charities speaks to this. He is family to us all and family belong together
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Darren mcgucken
8 years ago
Arif is more of an irish citizen than many born in Ireland, his charity work alone should justify his case, good friend, good soul !!
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Gerard Begley
8 years ago
Arif is such a hardworking and selfless human being. He has done so much to help children and charities over the years and has been a great adddition to our costume group and others in bring smiles to so many peoples faces. Arif has a wonderful set of skills that continues to amaze me. The Irish community has much to be thankful for over the years of work and dedication Arif has put into each and every project he has been involved with.
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Will Murphy
8 years ago
Arif Iqbal is one of the nicest people I've met in my life, he's actively involved in our cosplay group in which we have raised money for charities as well as events around Dublin.
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Lauren Murphy
8 years ago
Arif is just such a nice guy to be around and to know! He's an amazing friend to so many, and his charity work stands to him. He gives up his time and does such amazing things, whether it's for sick children or for fantastic charities here in Ireland. He's an amazing addition to society.
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Nedko Nedev
8 years ago
Arif.... what can I say... what a cool and helpful fellow! I met him over a year ago after I moved to Dublin and landed in his apartment.We clicked instantly and I understood that he is a good man.We quickly became friends with him and the others.I can say I have never seen such a selfless , talented and positive person.He was always active in his job and in the community! When Arif joined the Garda , he was so excited and when he came back on the holidays he was always learning , practicing to be a better Garda and a better person. I believe he is a great asset to the Irish society, I don`t see a criminal here , rather a great and creative person, who should be encouraged to stay ! and also a great friend :)
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Mark Dooley
8 years ago
I have known Arif for over 5 years and know him to be a very outstanding and integrated member of Irish society. I know him through the charity work he has done and have found him to be very hard working, helpful and generous. He loves Ireland and the Irish people and would be a great loss and would be missed by his many friends that he has made here through the years.
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Vicky Keaveney
8 years ago
Arif is a fantastic loyal friend, a hard working talented person and we would be lucky to have him in this country.
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Nick Lin
8 years ago
I've known Arif for more than 10 years now since we worked in the same place. He is such a friendly and kind person, always helped his family, friends and the community.
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Sheena
8 years ago
Arif is one of the most selfless and hardworking person I know. He would do anything for anyone, spent his own time visiting hospital to put a smile on a child face and participate in many charity events.
I believe he deserves to stay because he helped our community in so many ways and people he got to know in Ireland.
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Larry
8 years ago
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I've known Arif for close to 10 years now since we were in college. He was among the best in the course, afterwards he worked hard at every job. He always helped his family, friends and the community.
For many years now he has voluntarily visited hospitals with costume groups to help children feel happier by seeing superhero characters in real life.
He has participated in art and martial arts societies.
He has helped the Irish community understand the culture of Bangladesh, it's history, religion and food.
I believe he deserves to stay in Ireland for all the work and selfless acts. A great man and friend.
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GRAHAM BREEN
8 years ago
Arif is a decent sole who deservices the opertunity to continue to contribute to Ireland as he has done with his charity work and efforts to become a garda. He obviously wants to contribute and make a life here which I think should be applauded.
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aidan leonard
8 years ago
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i whole heartedly would like to testify to Arifs upstanding character. ive known him about 4 years now. i have personally attended dozens of charity events with this guy, he has given soooo much to the community in his years here not to mention the thousands he has helped raise in the process. he is simply one of the nicest people you could ever meet. he is always there to help people out when needed.
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Tudor davies
8 years ago
Please keep arif in Ireland , he has done so much for others and Ireland
Arif is a wonderful guy who has lived and worked in Ireland for as long as I've known him. 2010. Kind hearted, hard working, community spirited, involved!! Exactly the kind of person we need in this country.
Integrated people should stay
Please don't deport my friend. He is a valuable part of Irish society.
I could copy-paste anything from the comments below especially the one from Marie. Arif is an adorable human being who clearly doesn't deserve such mess. A man who worked so hard with charity association, who wished to be a policeman, who is so full of kindness, who is so helpful and generous shouldn't leave a country he loves so much. I really hope this petition will help him to stay with us.
I've known Arif since I arrived in Ireland in 2012. He's been an incredible friend, very positive and supportive, but he is also extremely talented, a fantastic artist and a very generous human being. Not only did he wants to serve the Irish country through his Garda work, but he also volunteered with charities, dressing up to entertain children, etc. Don't just mindlessly deport people who love Ireland and do their best to give back to the community. If you want to get rid of parasites, maybe start with the ones who drink all day, are violent and do nothing productive apart from reproducing every year rather than people like Arif
Arif is a genuine gent, he has never had one bad word to say about anyone or anyone about him. He will always go out of his way to help others. I have worked with him on multiple occasions in costuming charity groups(Predators Ireland and TMNT Ireland) He will do what ever it takes to make people happy. He is more then a friend to me, he is family. He has said on multiple occasions that Ireland is his real home. I agree, he is Irish. He has done more for Ireland then most Irish born people. He had worked incredible hard to try become a member of An garda siochana just so he can give back even more to this Country.
Arif is one of the kindest, most amazingly selfless people on this planet, his work with children's charities speaks to this. He is family to us all and family belong together
Arif is more of an irish citizen than many born in Ireland, his charity work alone should justify his case, good friend, good soul !!
Arif is such a hardworking and selfless human being. He has done so much to help children and charities over the years and has been a great adddition to our costume group and others in bring smiles to so many peoples faces. Arif has a wonderful set of skills that continues to amaze me. The Irish community has much to be thankful for over the years of work and dedication Arif has put into each and every project he has been involved with.
Arif Iqbal is one of the nicest people I've met in my life, he's actively involved in our cosplay group in which we have raised money for charities as well as events around Dublin.
Arif is just such a nice guy to be around and to know! He's an amazing friend to so many, and his charity work stands to him. He gives up his time and does such amazing things, whether it's for sick children or for fantastic charities here in Ireland. He's an amazing addition to society.
Arif.... what can I say... what a cool and helpful fellow! I met him over a year ago after I moved to Dublin and landed in his apartment.We clicked instantly and I understood that he is a good man.We quickly became friends with him and the others.I can say I have never seen such a selfless , talented and positive person.He was always active in his job and in the community! When Arif joined the Garda , he was so excited and when he came back on the holidays he was always learning , practicing to be a better Garda and a better person. I believe he is a great asset to the Irish society, I don`t see a criminal here , rather a great and creative person, who should be encouraged to stay ! and also a great friend :)
I have known Arif for over 5 years and know him to be a very outstanding and integrated member of Irish society. I know him through the charity work he has done and have found him to be very hard working, helpful and generous. He loves Ireland and the Irish people and would be a great loss and would be missed by his many friends that he has made here through the years.
Arif is a fantastic loyal friend, a hard working talented person and we would be lucky to have him in this country.
I've known Arif for more than 10 years now since we worked in the same place. He is such a friendly and kind person, always helped his family, friends and the community.
Arif is one of the most selfless and hardworking person I know. He would do anything for anyone, spent his own time visiting hospital to put a smile on a child face and participate in many charity events. I believe he deserves to stay because he helped our community in so many ways and people he got to know in Ireland.
I've known Arif for close to 10 years now since we were in college. He was among the best in the course, afterwards he worked hard at every job. He always helped his family, friends and the community. For many years now he has voluntarily visited hospitals with costume groups to help children feel happier by seeing superhero characters in real life. He has participated in art and martial arts societies. He has helped the Irish community understand the culture of Bangladesh, it's history, religion and food. I believe he deserves to stay in Ireland for all the work and selfless acts. A great man and friend.
Arif is a decent sole who deservices the opertunity to continue to contribute to Ireland as he has done with his charity work and efforts to become a garda. He obviously wants to contribute and make a life here which I think should be applauded.
i whole heartedly would like to testify to Arifs upstanding character. ive known him about 4 years now. i have personally attended dozens of charity events with this guy, he has given soooo much to the community in his years here not to mention the thousands he has helped raise in the process. he is simply one of the nicest people you could ever meet. he is always there to help people out when needed.
Please keep arif in Ireland , he has done so much for others and Ireland