As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month.
Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual
Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my
way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering
to vote and getting a passport.

I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my
first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies
in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife,
became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I
successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon
eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004
(several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been
approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated
today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other
LPRs, became a US citizen.

I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb
and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so
supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I
am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are.

I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my
colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship.

I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that
come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file
another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls,
no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district
office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more
carrying the green card in my wallet.

Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous
end as well.

Sphy

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Congrats and thanks for sharing.

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Congrats and thanks for sharing.

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

And no more WAITING!! Congratulations!!

:DMarnee

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

And no more WAITING!! Congratulations!!

:DMarnee

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

I guess that's the end of the journey for you! Are you sad? I am sure
you'll miss the excitement of checking the mail! And what are you going
to do with all the money you save from not filing any more immigration
applications? /just kidding!!/
CONGRATULATIONS! And good luck! :))

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

I guess that's the end of the journey for you! Are you sad? I am sure
you'll miss the excitement of checking the mail! And what are you going
to do with all the money you save from not filing any more immigration
applications? /just kidding!!/
CONGRATULATIONS! And good luck! :))

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Congratulations Sphy and enjoy the beer!!!!

Maria & Ian

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Congratulations Sphy and enjoy the beer!!!!

Maria & Ian

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Congrats and thanks for sharing.

So this is it!! Congratulations, Sphy! Do you feel like a part of your
life will be missing now? LOL NOT! :D

Rene

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Congrats and thanks for sharing.

So this is it!! Congratulations, Sphy! Do you feel like a part of your
life will be missing now? LOL NOT! :D

Rene

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Congrats Sphy!!!!! No more filing, paying fees, or worse, WAITING. Enjoy
the brew tonight buddy.....Cheers....cheers.....and more cheers!!!

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Congrats Sphy!!!!! No more filing, paying fees, or worse, WAITING. Enjoy
the brew tonight buddy.....Cheers....cheers.....and more cheers!!!

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

AMEN! :D

Congratulations!!!!

What will you do with all that extra time and money?! ;)

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

AMEN! :D

Congratulations!!!!

What will you do with all that extra time and money?! ;)

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Congratulations! It's a great feeling to have the USCIS monkey off
your back! :)

Ian

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Congratulations! It's a great feeling to have the USCIS monkey off
your back! :)

Ian

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Congratulations! It's a great feeling to have the USCIS monkey off your back! :) Ian

YAY SPHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations, Yankee :)

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Congratulations! It's a great feeling to have the USCIS monkey off your back! :) Ian

YAY SPHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations, Yankee :)

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Beer and Twinkies!! What better way to celebrate becoming a USC!!!
Congratulations!!

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Beer and Twinkies!! What better way to celebrate becoming a USC!!!
Congratulations!!

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Congratulations Sphy ... it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy
!!!!!!!!!

Hope the hangover isn't too bad in the morning.

Rita

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Congratulations Sphy ... it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy
!!!!!!!!!

Hope the hangover isn't too bad in the morning.

Rita

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Beer and Twinkies!! What better way to celebrate becoming a USC!!! Congratulations!!

Congratulations to you!

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Beer and Twinkies!! What better way to celebrate becoming a USC!!! Congratulations!!

Congratulations to you!

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Oh my gosh yellow-bellied buddy CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I am so freaking happy (excuse my language, I am just VERY excited).
But now.. don't you dissapear or I will cry and cause a tear-age!!

:)

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Oh my gosh yellow-bellied buddy CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I am so freaking happy (excuse my language, I am just VERY excited).
But now.. don't you dissapear or I will cry and cause a tear-age!!

:)

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Oh my gosh yellow-bellied buddy CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so freaking happy (excuse my language, I am just VERY excited). But now.. don't you dissapear or I will cry and cause a tear-age!! :)

Hear! Hear! Let's all raise a glass and toast this brightest and best
of BEP who is now officially a USC.

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Oh my gosh yellow-bellied buddy CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so freaking happy (excuse my language, I am just VERY excited). But now.. don't you dissapear or I will cry and cause a tear-age!! :)

Hear! Hear! Let's all raise a glass and toast this brightest and best
of BEP who is now officially a USC.

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Congrats Sphyra! we'll need your word of wisdom!

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Congrats Sphyra! we'll need your word of wisdom!

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Hiya Sphy,
I came in late to the thread, but hopefully you're still reading!
Congratulations are certainly in order for a helpful and caring guy who
has the quickest "research finger" in the US! :D

Time to breathe out now!

Much appreciation and well wishes from me and Mr. Pink.

~SecretGarden

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Hiya Sphy,
I came in late to the thread, but hopefully you're still reading!
Congratulations are certainly in order for a helpful and caring guy who
has the quickest "research finger" in the US! :D

Time to breathe out now!

Much appreciation and well wishes from me and Mr. Pink.

~SecretGarden

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Oh my gosh yellow-bellied buddy CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so freaking happy (excuse my language, I am just VERY excited). But now.. don't you dissapear or I will cry and cause a tear-age!! :)

Congratulations to you!!

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Oh my gosh yellow-bellied buddy CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so freaking happy (excuse my language, I am just VERY excited). But now.. don't you dissapear or I will cry and cause a tear-age!! :)

Congratulations to you!!

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Congratulations to you!!

Hugest congrats to one of my fav Expatters.

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Congratulations to you!!

Hugest congrats to one of my fav Expatters.

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Hiya Sphy, I came in late to the thread, but hopefully you're still reading! Congratulations are certainly in order for a helpful and caring guy who has the quickest "research finger" in the US! :D Time to breathe out now! Much appreciation and well wishes from me and Mr. Pink. ~SecretGarden

LOL after drinking and eating, don't think the good man would be able to
focus his eyes ;-)

Sphy ... how are you faring this morning? Need a little hair of the dog
that bite you? Jim says take to Midol. Great for hangovers and as a
hard drinking Canuck, he should know.

REte

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Hiya Sphy, I came in late to the thread, but hopefully you're still reading! Congratulations are certainly in order for a helpful and caring guy who has the quickest "research finger" in the US! :D Time to breathe out now! Much appreciation and well wishes from me and Mr. Pink. ~SecretGarden

LOL after drinking and eating, don't think the good man would be able to
focus his eyes ;-)

Sphy ... how are you faring this morning? Need a little hair of the dog
that bite you? Jim says take to Midol. Great for hangovers and as a
hard drinking Canuck, he should know.

REte

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LOL after drinking and eating, don't think the good man would be able to focus his eyes ;-) Sphy ... how are you faring this morning? Need a little hair of the dog that bite you? Jim says take to Midol. Great for hangovers and as a hard drinking Canuck, he should know. REte

Thanks for all of the nice words everyone. Hangover? Come on, I was
drinking Budweiser last night. It is what I refer to as the "American
Perrier". However, I think my days of drinking Bud are over. One
night was enough. Back to my local favorites - Magic Hat, Long Trail,
and Harpoon.

You know what the hardest part of the day was? At the end of the oath
ceremony, everyone in the courthouse launched into the Pledge of
Allegiance. That's not on the darn Citizenship test so I didn't know the
words. In fact, all of us new citizens were frantically searching for
our programs so we could join in. My wife said it was quite comical to
see all of us frenetically grasping for the program and reading the
words. Of course, everyone else in the room had recited the pledge every
day of their life as school kids and they all launched into the words,
with great volume, as us newbies fumbled our way through. Surprising
that part of the citizenship routine doesn't involve memorizing the Star
Spangled Banner or Pledge? They make us memorize the 13 colonies but not
the everyday things. Odd indeed. I guess I better brush up so I don't
embarrass myself again.

And thanks to all of you that reminded me that I have no more WAITING.
How could I forget!!!??

Sphy

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LOL after drinking and eating, don't think the good man would be able to focus his eyes ;-) Sphy ... how are you faring this morning? Need a little hair of the dog that bite you? Jim says take to Midol. Great for hangovers and as a hard drinking Canuck, he should know. REte

Thanks for all of the nice words everyone. Hangover? Come on, I was
drinking Budweiser last night. It is what I refer to as the "American
Perrier". However, I think my days of drinking Bud are over. One
night was enough. Back to my local favorites - Magic Hat, Long Trail,
and Harpoon.

You know what the hardest part of the day was? At the end of the oath
ceremony, everyone in the courthouse launched into the Pledge of
Allegiance. That's not on the darn Citizenship test so I didn't know the
words. In fact, all of us new citizens were frantically searching for
our programs so we could join in. My wife said it was quite comical to
see all of us frenetically grasping for the program and reading the
words. Of course, everyone else in the room had recited the pledge every
day of their life as school kids and they all launched into the words,
with great volume, as us newbies fumbled our way through. Surprising
that part of the citizenship routine doesn't involve memorizing the Star
Spangled Banner or Pledge? They make us memorize the 13 colonies but not
the everyday things. Odd indeed. I guess I better brush up so I don't
embarrass myself again.

And thanks to all of you that reminded me that I have no more WAITING.
How could I forget!!!??

Sphy

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Thanks for all of the nice words everyone. Hangover? Come on, I was drinking Budweiser last night. It is what I refer to as the "American Perrier". However, I think my days of drinking Bud are over. One night was enough. Back to my local favorites - Magic Hat, Long Trail, and Harpoon. You know what the hardest part of the day was? At the end of the oath ceremony, everyone in the courthouse launched into the Pledge of Allegiance. That's not on the darn Citizenship test so I didn't know the words. In fact, all of us new citizens were frantically searching for our programs so we could join in. My wife said it was quite comical to see all of us frenetically grasping for the program and reading the words. Of course, everyone else in the room had recited the pledge every day of their life as school kids and they all launched into the words, with great volume, as us newbies fumbled our way through. Surprising that part of the citizenship routine doesn't involve memorizing the Star Spangled Banner or Pledge? They make us memorize the 13 colonies but not the everyday things. Odd indeed. I guess I better brush up so I don't embarrass myself again. And thanks to all of you that reminded me that I have no more WAITING. How could I forget!!!?? Sphy

Congrats, and karma to you!!!

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Thanks for all of the nice words everyone. Hangover? Come on, I was drinking Budweiser last night. It is what I refer to as the "American Perrier". However, I think my days of drinking Bud are over. One night was enough. Back to my local favorites - Magic Hat, Long Trail, and Harpoon. You know what the hardest part of the day was? At the end of the oath ceremony, everyone in the courthouse launched into the Pledge of Allegiance. That's not on the darn Citizenship test so I didn't know the words. In fact, all of us new citizens were frantically searching for our programs so we could join in. My wife said it was quite comical to see all of us frenetically grasping for the program and reading the words. Of course, everyone else in the room had recited the pledge every day of their life as school kids and they all launched into the words, with great volume, as us newbies fumbled our way through. Surprising that part of the citizenship routine doesn't involve memorizing the Star Spangled Banner or Pledge? They make us memorize the 13 colonies but not the everyday things. Odd indeed. I guess I better brush up so I don't embarrass myself again. And thanks to all of you that reminded me that I have no more WAITING. How could I forget!!!?? Sphy

Congrats, and karma to you!!!

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Thanks for all of the nice words everyone. Hangover? Come on, I was drinking Budweiser last night. It is what I refer to as the "American Perrier". However, I think my days of drinking Bud are over. One night was enough. Back to my local favorites - Magic Hat, Long Trail, and Harpoon. You know what the hardest part of the day was? At the end of the oath ceremony, everyone in the courthouse launched into the Pledge of Allegiance. That's not on the darn Citizenship test so I didn't know the words. In fact, all of us new citizens were frantically searching for our programs so we could join in. My wife said it was quite comical to see all of us frenetically grasping for the program and reading the words. Of course, everyone else in the room had recited the pledge every day of their life as school kids and they all launched into the words, with great volume, as us newbies fumbled our way through. Surprising that part of the citizenship routine doesn't involve memorizing the Star Spangled Banner or Pledge? They make us memorize the 13 colonies but not the everyday things. Odd indeed. I guess I better brush up so I don't embarrass myself again. And thanks to all of you that reminded me that I have no more WAITING. How could I forget!!!?? Sphy

And when exactly are you intending on needing to know the words again?
Planning on going back to elementary school? ;)

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Thanks for all of the nice words everyone. Hangover? Come on, I was drinking Budweiser last night. It is what I refer to as the "American Perrier". However, I think my days of drinking Bud are over. One night was enough. Back to my local favorites - Magic Hat, Long Trail, and Harpoon. You know what the hardest part of the day was? At the end of the oath ceremony, everyone in the courthouse launched into the Pledge of Allegiance. That's not on the darn Citizenship test so I didn't know the words. In fact, all of us new citizens were frantically searching for our programs so we could join in. My wife said it was quite comical to see all of us frenetically grasping for the program and reading the words. Of course, everyone else in the room had recited the pledge every day of their life as school kids and they all launched into the words, with great volume, as us newbies fumbled our way through. Surprising that part of the citizenship routine doesn't involve memorizing the Star Spangled Banner or Pledge? They make us memorize the 13 colonies but not the everyday things. Odd indeed. I guess I better brush up so I don't embarrass myself again. And thanks to all of you that reminded me that I have no more WAITING. How could I forget!!!?? Sphy

And when exactly are you intending on needing to know the words again?
Planning on going back to elementary school? ;)

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Thanks for all of the nice words everyone. Hangover? Come on, I was drinking Budweiser last night. It is what I refer to as the "American Perrier". However, I think my days of drinking Bud are over. One night was enough. Back to my local favorites - Magic Hat, Long Trail, and Harpoon. You know what the hardest part of the day was? At the end of the oath ceremony, everyone in the courthouse launched into the Pledge of Allegiance. That's not on the darn Citizenship test so I didn't know the words. In fact, all of us new citizens were frantically searching for our programs so we could join in. My wife said it was quite comical to see all of us frenetically grasping for the program and reading the words. Of course, everyone else in the room had recited the pledge every day of their life as school kids and they all launched into the words, with great volume, as us newbies fumbled our way through. Surprising that part of the citizenship routine doesn't involve memorizing the Star Spangled Banner or Pledge? They make us memorize the 13 colonies but not the everyday things. Odd indeed. I guess I better brush up so I don't embarrass myself again. And thanks to all of you that reminded me that I have no more WAITING. How could I forget!!!?? Sphy

LOL Sphy!! You have got me laughing for a great while, thanks!!
It is a good thing you mention the Pledge, I don't know it either!
Let's celebrate!! :PARTY: :PARTY: man I miss those party smilies!!

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Thanks for all of the nice words everyone. Hangover? Come on, I was drinking Budweiser last night. It is what I refer to as the "American Perrier". However, I think my days of drinking Bud are over. One night was enough. Back to my local favorites - Magic Hat, Long Trail, and Harpoon. You know what the hardest part of the day was? At the end of the oath ceremony, everyone in the courthouse launched into the Pledge of Allegiance. That's not on the darn Citizenship test so I didn't know the words. In fact, all of us new citizens were frantically searching for our programs so we could join in. My wife said it was quite comical to see all of us frenetically grasping for the program and reading the words. Of course, everyone else in the room had recited the pledge every day of their life as school kids and they all launched into the words, with great volume, as us newbies fumbled our way through. Surprising that part of the citizenship routine doesn't involve memorizing the Star Spangled Banner or Pledge? They make us memorize the 13 colonies but not the everyday things. Odd indeed. I guess I better brush up so I don't embarrass myself again. And thanks to all of you that reminded me that I have no more WAITING. How could I forget!!!?? Sphy

LOL Sphy!! You have got me laughing for a great while, thanks!!
It is a good thing you mention the Pledge, I don't know it either!
Let's celebrate!! :PARTY: :PARTY: man I miss those party smilies!!

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Congrats, and karma to you!!!

Well, I just sent off for my US Passport. Unfortunately, it meant that I
must part with my <24 hr old Certificate of Naturalization. It was
nearly as hard to part with that document as it was to part with the
green card yesterday. After all of the blood, sweat, and tears it takes
to finally get those immigration documents, it is very difficult to see
them leave one's hands. Of course, I faced the usual ignorant government
employee. She had to ask her supervisor if a Certificate of
Naturalization was enough proof or did I also need to submit a birth
certificate (rolls eyes). And they also *required* I show ID (despite
the fact that the Certificate of Naturalization is a recognized proof of
identity http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_830.html). So
people, even when you get citizenship you still have to deal with
ignorant government bureaucrats. It doesn't end!!!......

I must say that the Certificate of Naturalization seems much less
official than the fancy green card. It's a piece of parchment paper
(usual certificate size) with my passport photo glued to its front and
an embossed seal over the corner of the photo. They made me sign the
photo and the certificate using all of my given names in a legible
manner. So, the thing isn't really signed with my "signature". It is
supposed to be a "complete and true signature of holder" but my everyday
signature does not include all of my given names. In my mind, "complete"
and "true" are different even though they are supposed to be the same.
The certificate is stamped with the director of the USCIS's signature.
It includes my A#, date of birth, height, marital status, and country of
"former" nationality. Much less impressive than the green card with all
of its holograms and other security measures. The other nice thing about
the green card is you can stick it in your wallet, it can get wet, it
won't rip, etc.

Sphy

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Congrats, and karma to you!!!

Well, I just sent off for my US Passport. Unfortunately, it meant that I
must part with my <24 hr old Certificate of Naturalization. It was
nearly as hard to part with that document as it was to part with the
green card yesterday. After all of the blood, sweat, and tears it takes
to finally get those immigration documents, it is very difficult to see
them leave one's hands. Of course, I faced the usual ignorant government
employee. She had to ask her supervisor if a Certificate of
Naturalization was enough proof or did I also need to submit a birth
certificate (rolls eyes). And they also *required* I show ID (despite
the fact that the Certificate of Naturalization is a recognized proof of
identity http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_830.html). So
people, even when you get citizenship you still have to deal with
ignorant government bureaucrats. It doesn't end!!!......

I must say that the Certificate of Naturalization seems much less
official than the fancy green card. It's a piece of parchment paper
(usual certificate size) with my passport photo glued to its front and
an embossed seal over the corner of the photo. They made me sign the
photo and the certificate using all of my given names in a legible
manner. So, the thing isn't really signed with my "signature". It is
supposed to be a "complete and true signature of holder" but my everyday
signature does not include all of my given names. In my mind, "complete"
and "true" are different even though they are supposed to be the same.
The certificate is stamped with the director of the USCIS's signature.
It includes my A#, date of birth, height, marital status, and country of
"former" nationality. Much less impressive than the green card with all
of its holograms and other security measures. The other nice thing about
the green card is you can stick it in your wallet, it can get wet, it
won't rip, etc.

Sphy

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And when exactly are you intending on needing to know the words again? Planning on going back to elementary school? ;)

Good point Stef. Maybe if I was at some official function? When I have
appeared before various county and state government meetings, the Pledge
is usually given before the meeting begins. One time, when the National
Anthem was being played, my wife nudged me to tell me that I should be
placing my hand over my heart while the colors were being raised. I now
have my official book (handed to me yesterday) so I know when to
"salute" the flag versus standing at attention (if no flag is present)
during the playing of the anthem. The things you learn, eh?

Oh, and I also got a welcome message from the President. Based upon the
grammatical structure of the letter, he obviously did not pen it
himself. Way too many multiple syllable words. ;)

Sphy

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And when exactly are you intending on needing to know the words again? Planning on going back to elementary school? ;)

Good point Stef. Maybe if I was at some official function? When I have
appeared before various county and state government meetings, the Pledge
is usually given before the meeting begins. One time, when the National
Anthem was being played, my wife nudged me to tell me that I should be
placing my hand over my heart while the colors were being raised. I now
have my official book (handed to me yesterday) so I know when to
"salute" the flag versus standing at attention (if no flag is present)
during the playing of the anthem. The things you learn, eh?

Oh, and I also got a welcome message from the President. Based upon the
grammatical structure of the letter, he obviously did not pen it
himself. Way too many multiple syllable words. ;)

Sphy

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Well, I just sent off for my US Passport. Unfortunately, it meant that I must part with my <24 hr old Certificate of Naturalization. It was nearly as hard to part with that document as it was to part with the green card yesterday. After all of the blood, sweat, and tears it takes to finally get those immigration documents, it is very difficult to see them leave one's hands. Of course, I faced the usual ignorant government employee. She had to ask her supervisor if a Certificate of Naturalization was enough proof or did I also need to submit a birth certificate (rolls eyes). And they also *required* I show ID (despite the fact that the Certificate of Naturalization is a recognized proof of identity http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_830.html). So people, even when you get citizenship you still have to deal with ignorant government bureaucrats. It doesn't end!!!...... I must say that the Certificate of Naturalization seems much less official than the fancy green card. It's a piece of parchment paper (usual certificate size) with my passport photo glued to its front and an embossed seal over the corner of the photo. They made me sign the photo and the certificate using all of my given names in a legible manner. So, the thing isn't really signed with my "signature". It is supposed to be a "complete and true signature of holder" but my everyday signature does not include all of my given names. In my mind, "complete" and "true" are different even though they are supposed to be the same. The certificate is stamped with the director of the USCIS's signature. It includes my A#, date of birth, height, marital status, and country of "former" nationality. Much less impressive than the green card with all of its holograms and other security measures. The other nice thing about the green card is you can stick it in your wallet, it can get wet, it won't rip, etc. Sphy

Jim had the same. Needed to leave the certificate and show a second
photo identification. Thinking about it, it does make sense. Anyone
can steal a certificate and place their photo on it but the need for a
second ID does confirm that you are the same person as having to forge
two ID's is more difficult.



LOL so true. Jim has an I Love Me Wall. On that wall is his framed
under glass naturalization certificate, the folded flag flown in his
name over the Capitol Bldg in DC, the accompanying certificate for the
flag, his retirement certificate from the RCAF for 36 years of service
and his wooden plaque from the RCAF with its fancy scrolls and latin
verses. He is now looking to frame his various metals and insignia from
the NYS Guard and his certificates of merit. I have run out of wall.

Why not devote a wall in your house just for your many accomplishes,
Sphy. I'm sure that like Jim, you will run out of wall space.

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Well, I just sent off for my US Passport. Unfortunately, it meant that I must part with my <24 hr old Certificate of Naturalization. It was nearly as hard to part with that document as it was to part with the green card yesterday. After all of the blood, sweat, and tears it takes to finally get those immigration documents, it is very difficult to see them leave one's hands. Of course, I faced the usual ignorant government employee. She had to ask her supervisor if a Certificate of Naturalization was enough proof or did I also need to submit a birth certificate (rolls eyes). And they also *required* I show ID (despite the fact that the Certificate of Naturalization is a recognized proof of identity http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_830.html). So people, even when you get citizenship you still have to deal with ignorant government bureaucrats. It doesn't end!!!...... I must say that the Certificate of Naturalization seems much less official than the fancy green card. It's a piece of parchment paper (usual certificate size) with my passport photo glued to its front and an embossed seal over the corner of the photo. They made me sign the photo and the certificate using all of my given names in a legible manner. So, the thing isn't really signed with my "signature". It is supposed to be a "complete and true signature of holder" but my everyday signature does not include all of my given names. In my mind, "complete" and "true" are different even though they are supposed to be the same. The certificate is stamped with the director of the USCIS's signature. It includes my A#, date of birth, height, marital status, and country of "former" nationality. Much less impressive than the green card with all of its holograms and other security measures. The other nice thing about the green card is you can stick it in your wallet, it can get wet, it won't rip, etc. Sphy

Jim had the same. Needed to leave the certificate and show a second
photo identification. Thinking about it, it does make sense. Anyone
can steal a certificate and place their photo on it but the need for a
second ID does confirm that you are the same person as having to forge
two ID's is more difficult.



LOL so true. Jim has an I Love Me Wall. On that wall is his framed
under glass naturalization certificate, the folded flag flown in his
name over the Capitol Bldg in DC, the accompanying certificate for the
flag, his retirement certificate from the RCAF for 36 years of service
and his wooden plaque from the RCAF with its fancy scrolls and latin
verses. He is now looking to frame his various metals and insignia from
the NYS Guard and his certificates of merit. I have run out of wall.

Why not devote a wall in your house just for your many accomplishes,
Sphy. I'm sure that like Jim, you will run out of wall space.

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Well, I just sent off for my US Passport. Unfortunately, it meant that I must part with my <24 hr old Certificate of Naturalization. It was nearly as hard to part with that document as it was to part with the green card yesterday. After all of the blood, sweat, and tears it takes to finally get those immigration documents, it is very difficult to see them leave one's hands. Of course, I faced the usual ignorant government employee. She had to ask her supervisor if a Certificate of Naturalization was enough proof or did I also need to submit a birth certificate (rolls eyes). And they also *required* I show ID (despite the fact that the Certificate of Naturalization is a recognized proof of identity http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_830.html). So people, even when you get citizenship you still have to deal with ignorant government bureaucrats. It doesn't end!!!...... I must say that the Certificate of Naturalization seems much less official than the fancy green card. It's a piece of parchment paper (usual certificate size) with my passport photo glued to its front and an embossed seal over the corner of the photo. They made me sign the photo and the certificate using all of my given names in a legible manner. So, the thing isn't really signed with my "signature". It is supposed to be a "complete and true signature of holder" but my everyday signature does not include all of my given names. In my mind, "complete" and "true" are different even though they are supposed to be the same. The certificate is stamped with the director of the USCIS's signature. It includes my A#, date of birth, height, marital status, and country of "former" nationality. Much less impressive than the green card with all of its holograms and other security measures. The other nice thing about the green card is you can stick it in your wallet, it can get wet, it won't rip, etc. Sphy

YAAAAAAAY, sphy!!! :D:D:D

I haven't been here for awhile, but just caught this thread - and I'm so
happy for you!!! What great news!

I can't believe you celebrated with Budweiser...*shakes her head* :D
Guess you had to choose something completely American, though, so I
understand...kinda...lol

Congrats!!

Katie

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Well, I just sent off for my US Passport. Unfortunately, it meant that I must part with my <24 hr old Certificate of Naturalization. It was nearly as hard to part with that document as it was to part with the green card yesterday. After all of the blood, sweat, and tears it takes to finally get those immigration documents, it is very difficult to see them leave one's hands. Of course, I faced the usual ignorant government employee. She had to ask her supervisor if a Certificate of Naturalization was enough proof or did I also need to submit a birth certificate (rolls eyes). And they also *required* I show ID (despite the fact that the Certificate of Naturalization is a recognized proof of identity http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_830.html). So people, even when you get citizenship you still have to deal with ignorant government bureaucrats. It doesn't end!!!...... I must say that the Certificate of Naturalization seems much less official than the fancy green card. It's a piece of parchment paper (usual certificate size) with my passport photo glued to its front and an embossed seal over the corner of the photo. They made me sign the photo and the certificate using all of my given names in a legible manner. So, the thing isn't really signed with my "signature". It is supposed to be a "complete and true signature of holder" but my everyday signature does not include all of my given names. In my mind, "complete" and "true" are different even though they are supposed to be the same. The certificate is stamped with the director of the USCIS's signature. It includes my A#, date of birth, height, marital status, and country of "former" nationality. Much less impressive than the green card with all of its holograms and other security measures. The other nice thing about the green card is you can stick it in your wallet, it can get wet, it won't rip, etc. Sphy

YAAAAAAAY, sphy!!! :D:D:D

I haven't been here for awhile, but just caught this thread - and I'm so
happy for you!!! What great news!

I can't believe you celebrated with Budweiser...*shakes her head* :D
Guess you had to choose something completely American, though, so I
understand...kinda...lol

Congrats!!

Katie

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YAAAAAAAY, sphy!!! :D:D:D I haven't been here for awhile, but just caught this thread - and I'm so happy for you!!! What great news! I can't believe you celebrated with Budweiser...*shakes her head* :D Guess you had to choose something completely American, though, so I understand...kinda...lol Congrats!! Katie

Congratulations !!!!

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YAAAAAAAY, sphy!!! :D:D:D I haven't been here for awhile, but just caught this thread - and I'm so happy for you!!! What great news! I can't believe you celebrated with Budweiser...*shakes her head* :D Guess you had to choose something completely American, though, so I understand...kinda...lol Congrats!! Katie

Congratulations !!!!

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Congratulations !!!!

Superb news :)

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Congratulations !!!!

Superb news :)

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Good point Stef. Maybe if I was at some official function? When I have appeared before various county and state government meetings, the Pledge is usually given before the meeting begins. One time, when the National Anthem was being played, my wife nudged me to tell me that I should be placing my hand over my heart while the colors were being raised. I now have my official book (handed to me yesterday) so I know when to "salute" the flag versus standing at attention (if no flag is present) during the playing of the anthem. The things you learn, eh? Oh, and I also got a welcome message from the President. Based upon the grammatical structure of the letter, he obviously did not pen it himself. Way too many multiple syllable words. ;) Sphy

HAHAH, Sphy, youre the best... you have no idea how hard that made me
laugh... seriously, my husband is looking at me like im totally insane
right now, on the computer all alone laughing really hard.

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Good point Stef. Maybe if I was at some official function? When I have appeared before various county and state government meetings, the Pledge is usually given before the meeting begins. One time, when the National Anthem was being played, my wife nudged me to tell me that I should be placing my hand over my heart while the colors were being raised. I now have my official book (handed to me yesterday) so I know when to "salute" the flag versus standing at attention (if no flag is present) during the playing of the anthem. The things you learn, eh? Oh, and I also got a welcome message from the President. Based upon the grammatical structure of the letter, he obviously did not pen it himself. Way too many multiple syllable words. ;) Sphy

HAHAH, Sphy, youre the best... you have no idea how hard that made me
laugh... seriously, my husband is looking at me like im totally insane
right now, on the computer all alone laughing really hard.

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Twinkies? Your colleague must not like you too much. :D

Congrats, Sphy. Sorry I'm late, but it's a heartfelt congratulations
none the less. :)

Elaine

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Twinkies? Your colleague must not like you too much. :D

Congrats, Sphy. Sorry I'm late, but it's a heartfelt congratulations
none the less. :)

Elaine

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HAHAH, Sphy, youre the best... you have no idea how hard that made me laugh... seriously, my husband is looking at me like im totally insane right now, on the computer all alone laughing really hard.

Isn't the First Amendment great? :)

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HAHAH, Sphy, youre the best... you have no idea how hard that made me laugh... seriously, my husband is looking at me like im totally insane right now, on the computer all alone laughing really hard.

Isn't the First Amendment great? :)

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Twinkies? Your colleague must not like you too much. :D Congrats, Sphy. Sorry I'm late, but it's a heartfelt congratulations none the less. :) Elaine

Never mind the Twinkies. It is sacrilegious for a Canadian to drink
Budweiser. Me thinks the twinkies were the lesser of two evils. ;)

I would have preferred an applie pie...

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Twinkies? Your colleague must not like you too much. :D Congrats, Sphy. Sorry I'm late, but it's a heartfelt congratulations none the less. :) Elaine

Never mind the Twinkies. It is sacrilegious for a Canadian to drink
Budweiser. Me thinks the twinkies were the lesser of two evils. ;)

I would have preferred an applie pie...

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Never mind the Twinkies. It is sacrilegious for a Canadian to drink Budweiser. Me thinks the twinkies were the lesser of two evils. ;) I would have preferred an applie pie...

Or Toll House Cookies ... definitely an American creation.

At least they tell you that you had to deep fry the Twinkies. I don't
know some people think fried Twinkies are a culinary delight.

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Never mind the Twinkies. It is sacrilegious for a Canadian to drink Budweiser. Me thinks the twinkies were the lesser of two evils. ;) I would have preferred an applie pie...

Or Toll House Cookies ... definitely an American creation.

At least they tell you that you had to deep fry the Twinkies. I don't
know some people think fried Twinkies are a culinary delight.

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Hi and congratulations.

I remember my husband getting his naturalization certificate and like
you had to send it off right away to get a US pasport. He was very
worried he would never see it again! He was also very excited to be able
to vote in the local elections and the Presidential election. Good luck
in the future and lucky you with no more immigration paperwork to do!

Maggie

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Hi and congratulations.

I remember my husband getting his naturalization certificate and like
you had to send it off right away to get a US pasport. He was very
worried he would never see it again! He was also very excited to be able
to vote in the local elections and the Presidential election. Good luck
in the future and lucky you with no more immigration paperwork to do!

Maggie

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Never mind the Twinkies. It is sacrilegious for a Canadian to drink Budweiser. Me thinks the twinkies were the lesser of two evils. ;) I would have preferred an applie pie...

Yup - I've got to agree with you on this. Give me an Ex or a Blue any
day!

Ian

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Never mind the Twinkies. It is sacrilegious for a Canadian to drink Budweiser. Me thinks the twinkies were the lesser of two evils. ;) I would have preferred an applie pie...

Yup - I've got to agree with you on this. Give me an Ex or a Blue any
day!

Ian

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Yup - I've got to agree with you on this. Give me an Ex or a Blue any day! Ian

Yeah Ex or Blue for sure......Molson is great too but I can't handle the
"morning-after Molson mudslide" anymore!! LOL

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Yup - I've got to agree with you on this. Give me an Ex or a Blue any day! Ian

Yeah Ex or Blue for sure......Molson is great too but I can't handle the
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Yeah Ex or Blue for sure......Molson is great too but I can't handle the "morning-after Molson mudslide" anymore!! LOL

And Congrats from me!!... best wishes to one of the nice guys...R

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Yeah Ex or Blue for sure......Molson is great too but I can't handle the "morning-after Molson mudslide" anymore!! LOL

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sphyrapicus wrote:
Twinkies? Your colleague must not like you too much. :DCongrats, Sphy. Sorry I'm late, but it's a heartfelt congratulationsnone the less. :)Elaine Never mind the Twinkies. It is sacrilegious for a Canadian to drink Budweiser. Me thinks the twinkies were the lesser of two evils. ;)

I found Moosehead to be similar to Budweiser :) and I detest both

sphyrapicus wrote:
Twinkies? Your colleague must not like you too much. :DCongrats, Sphy. Sorry I'm late, but it's a heartfelt congratulationsnone the less. :)Elaine Never mind the Twinkies. It is sacrilegious for a Canadian to drink Budweiser. Me thinks the twinkies were the lesser of two evils. ;)

I found Moosehead to be similar to Budweiser :) and I detest both

On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 22:50:50 +0000, sphyrapicus
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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month.Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dualCanadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on myway home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registeringto vote and getting a passport.I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting myfirst, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studiesin the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife,became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). Isuccessfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Uponeligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004(several days before I received notification that my I-751 had beenapproved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminatedtoday in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 otherLPRs, became a US citizen.I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmband made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been sosupportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but Iam afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are.I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of mycolleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship.I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those thatcome after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to fileanother AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls,no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local districtoffice, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no morecarrying the green card in my wallet.Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyousend as well.Sphy


Congrats! same years as me then !!

On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 22:50:50 +0000, sphyrapicus
<member18745@british_expats.com> wrote:
As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month.Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dualCanadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on myway home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registeringto vote and getting a passport.I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting myfirst, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studiesin the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife,became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). Isuccessfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Uponeligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004(several days before I received notification that my I-751 had beenapproved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminatedtoday in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 otherLPRs, became a US citizen.I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmband made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been sosupportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but Iam afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are.I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of mycolleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship.I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those thatcome after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to fileanother AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls,no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local districtoffice, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no morecarrying the green card in my wallet.Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyousend as well.Sphy


Congrats! same years as me then !!

As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Congratulations Sphy....:):)

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Congratulations Sphy....:):)

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Tardy, but sincere congratulations to you, Sphy!

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As many of you know, I passed my naturalization interview last month. Today was the swearing in ceremony. As of 2:30 pm EST, I am now a dual Canadian / American citizen. I also stopped off at the SSA office on my way home to update my status from LPR to USC. Next stops are registering to vote and getting a passport. I started my INS/BCIS/USCIS journey in April of 1995 by getting my first, of two, TN visas. After the 2 years of TN visas, I began studies in the US on an F1 in 1997. In 2000 I married my lovely American wife, became an LPR in July of 2001 (through the Jacksonville, FL office). I successfully removed conditions through the TSC in June of 2004. Upon eligibility, I applied for citizenship through the VSC in June of 2004 (several days before I received notification that my I-751 had been approved). I was interviewed in January of 2005 and it all culminated today in Federal Court in Burlington, Vermont where I, among 23 other LPRs, became a US citizen. I have spent the last year as a fairly frequent poster on BE / avusmb and made many friends. I wish to thank all of you that have been so supportive in the past. I could start listing all of the players but I am afraid I would leave some out. You know who you are. I'm off to drink the 24 oz Budweiser and box of Twinkies that one of my colleagues gave to me in celebration of my newfound citizenship. I hope to return to BE shortly so that I can continue to help those that come after me. I'm off to celebrate the fact that I never have to file another AR-11 again, no more USCIS fees, no more 1-800-whybother calls, no more fingerprints, no more 2-3 hr drives to the local district office, no more return receipt packages to service centers, and no more carrying the green card in my wallet. Cheers to all of you and may your journeys come to a swift and joyous end as well. Sphy

Tardy, but sincere congratulations to you, Sphy!

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Well, I received my US passport today. Only took 20 days (as opposed to the 6 weeks they advertise it will take). They sent back the original naturalization certificate and passport in a standard envelope. So, I now have a neatly folded naturalization certificate with two attractive creases down the middle. I wanted to keep it pristine so that they could hang it in my future presidential library. As the first foreign-born president (Arnold doesn't have a chance), that certificate will be worth something on ebay one day. :) Now, I'm just waiting for Senator Hatch's proposed amendment to be passed by the 2/3s of the House and Senate. After that, I need 38 of the 50 states to ratify and I'll be good to go in the year 2025 (having served 20 years as a USC, assuming they will accept my years as a USC retroactive to when I naturalized and not the date the constitution was amended). That will give me 3 years to prime for the 2028 election. Of course, it will mean renouncing my Canadian citizenship if I want to run. That's okay, I plan on invading Canada anyway so we'll have 63 states in the Union. Wish me luck. ;)

Then you won't get my vote. I will not allow you to make Quebec a
state of the union. Quebec can finally become its own country, thank
you very much, and no longer have a Canada to hand them the freebies
they are now enjoying.

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Well, I received my US passport today. Only took 20 days (as opposed to the 6 weeks they advertise it will take). They sent back the original naturalization certificate and passport in a standard envelope. So, I now have a neatly folded naturalization certificate with two attractive creases down the middle. I wanted to keep it pristine so that they could hang it in my future presidential library. As the first foreign-born president (Arnold doesn't have a chance), that certificate will be worth something on ebay one day. :) Now, I'm just waiting for Senator Hatch's proposed amendment to be passed by the 2/3s of the House and Senate. After that, I need 38 of the 50 states to ratify and I'll be good to go in the year 2025 (having served 20 years as a USC, assuming they will accept my years as a USC retroactive to when I naturalized and not the date the constitution was amended). That will give me 3 years to prime for the 2028 election. Of course, it will mean renouncing my Canadian citizenship if I want to run. That's okay, I plan on invading Canada anyway so we'll have 63 states in the Union. Wish me luck. ;)

Jim's thought was to move to an island, declare war on the US, then
surrender and get all the federal money needed to live a long and
prosperous life on US funds. But that was before he became a USC now
not sure if he still thinks is a go.

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Jim's thought was to move to an island, declare war on the US, then surrender and get all the federal money needed to live a long and prosperous life on US funds. But that was before he became a USC now not sure if he still thinks is a go. Rita

Well, I will take your ideas under consideration. We could have some fun
and make Quebec part of Alabama or something! :) I also think it's high
time we take over Saint-Pierre & Miquelon too.

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Jim's thought was to move to an island, declare war on the US, then surrender and get all the federal money needed to live a long and prosperous life on US funds. But that was before he became a USC now not sure if he still thinks is a go. Rita

Youre givin me ideas.. hrmm.. haha

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Well, I will take your ideas under consideration. We could have some fun and make Quebec part of Alabama or something! :) I also think it's high time we take over Saint-Pierre & Miquelon too.

If you have to do it, then make them part of Louisiana ... imagine their
pigeon French with the Cajun French of LA and holy moly ...LA will
succeed from the union once again.

Now Andrea, you and Jim have to get together over dinner at Genio's one
night and discuss the fine points. With his military background, and
your musical one, you have the power in the arms and the voice ;-) I
can type but I will not be available for secretarial work unless and
until I am made Secretary of State.

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Well, I received my US passport today. Only took 20 days (as opposed to the 6 weeks they advertise it will take). They sent back the original naturalization certificate and passport in a standard envelope. So, I now have a neatly folded naturalization certificate with two attractive creases down the middle. I wanted to keep it pristine so that they could hang it in my future presidential library. As the first foreign-born president (Arnold doesn't have a chance), that certificate will be worth something on ebay one day. :) Now, I'm just waiting for Senator Hatch's proposed amendment to be passed by the 2/3s of the House and Senate. After that, I need 38 of the 50 states to ratify and I'll be good to go in the year 2025 (having served 20 years as a USC, assuming they will accept my years as a USC retroactive to when I naturalized and not the date the constitution was amended). That will give me 3 years to prime for the 2028 election. Of course, it will mean renouncing my Canadian citizenship if I want to run. That's okay, I plan on invading Canada anyway so we'll have 63 states in the Union. Wish me luck. ;)

[QUOTE=sphyrapicus]
Now, I'm just waiting for Senator Hatch's proposed amendment to be
passed by the 2/3s of the House and Senate. After that, I need 38 of the
50 states to ratify and I'll be good to go in the year 2025 (having
served 20 years as a USC, assuming they will accept my years as a USC
retroactive to when I naturalized and not the date the constitution was
amended). That will give me 3 years to prime for the 2028 election.
QUOTE]


Isn't it 14 years?

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Jim's thought was to move to an island, declare war on the US, then surrender and get all the federal money needed to live a long and prosperous life on US funds. But that was before he became a USC now not sure if he still thinks is a go. Rita

Someone already thought of that...
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053084/plotsummary

Ian

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Jim's thought was to move to an island, declare war on the US, then surrender and get all the federal money needed to live a long and prosperous life on US funds. But that was before he became a USC now not sure if he still thinks is a go. Rita

Someone already thought of that...
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053084/plotsummary

Ian

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[QUOTE=sphyrapicus] Now, I'm just waiting for Senator Hatch's proposed amendment to be passed by the 2/3s of the House and Senate. After that, I need 38 of the 50 states to ratify and I'll be good to go in the year 2025 (having served 20 years as a USC, assuming they will accept my years as a USC retroactive to when I naturalized and not the date the constitution was amended). That will give me 3 years to prime for the 2028 election. QUOTE] Isn't it 14 years?

At present, the President must have been a natural born citizen and have
lived in the US for 14 years. The proposed amendment would allow that a
foreign born US citizen that has been naturalized for at least 20 years
be eligible to run for President, in addition to the usual requirements
(i.e. be 35 years old, lived in the US for 14 years).

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[QUOTE=sphyrapicus] Now, I'm just waiting for Senator Hatch's proposed amendment to be passed by the 2/3s of the House and Senate. After that, I need 38 of the 50 states to ratify and I'll be good to go in the year 2025 (having served 20 years as a USC, assuming they will accept my years as a USC retroactive to when I naturalized and not the date the constitution was amended). That will give me 3 years to prime for the 2028 election. QUOTE] Isn't it 14 years?

At present, the President must have been a natural born citizen and have
lived in the US for 14 years. The proposed amendment would allow that a
foreign born US citizen that has been naturalized for at least 20 years
be eligible to run for President, in addition to the usual requirements
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Jim's thought was to move to an island, declare war on the US, then surrender and get all the federal money needed to live a long and prosperous life on US funds. But that was before he became a USC now not sure if he still thinks is a go. Rita

Hey Rita:

Have you ever read Leonard Wibberly's novel "The Mouse That Roared"? It
was made into a movie in about 1960 or so. The Duchy of Grand Fenwick
declared war on the United States for that very reason. Also, the last
time Grand Fenwick had been at war, the discovered that the long bow was
an effective weapon against armored knights -- so the law of Grand
Fenwick declared the long bow to be the ulitmate weapon and that is what
the Fenwick army and militia was trained to use.

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Jim's thought was to move to an island, declare war on the US, then surrender and get all the federal money needed to live a long and prosperous life on US funds. But that was before he became a USC now not sure if he still thinks is a go. Rita

Hey Rita:

Have you ever read Leonard Wibberly's novel "The Mouse That Roared"? It
was made into a movie in about 1960 or so. The Duchy of Grand Fenwick
declared war on the United States for that very reason. Also, the last
time Grand Fenwick had been at war, the discovered that the long bow was
an effective weapon against armored knights -- so the law of Grand
Fenwick declared the long bow to be the ulitmate weapon and that is what
the Fenwick army and militia was trained to use.

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Well, I received my US passport today. Only took 20 days (as opposed to the 6 weeks they advertise it will take). They sent back the original naturalization certificate and passport in a standard envelope. So, I now have a neatly folded naturalization certificate with two attractive creases down the middle. I wanted to keep it pristine so that they could hang it in my future presidential library. As the first foreign-born president (Arnold doesn't have a chance), that certificate will be worth something on ebay one day. :) Now, I'm just waiting for Senator Hatch's proposed amendment to be passed by the 2/3s of the House and Senate. After that, I need 38 of the 50 states to ratify and I'll be good to go in the year 2025 (having served 20 years as a USC, assuming they will accept my years as a USC retroactive to when I naturalized and not the date the constitution was amended). That will give me 3 years to prime for the 2028 election. Of course, it will mean renouncing my Canadian citizenship if I want to run. That's okay, I plan on invading Canada anyway so we'll have 63 states in the Union. Wish me luck. ;)

Hi:

Been there, done that. When that idea was seriously considered, some
British troops invaded Washington DC and burned the White House. The
Treaty of Ghent resolved much in the way of those problems.

So, you intend to breach the Treaty of Ghent?

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Well, I received my US passport today. Only took 20 days (as opposed to the 6 weeks they advertise it will take). They sent back the original naturalization certificate and passport in a standard envelope. So, I now have a neatly folded naturalization certificate with two attractive creases down the middle. I wanted to keep it pristine so that they could hang it in my future presidential library. As the first foreign-born president (Arnold doesn't have a chance), that certificate will be worth something on ebay one day. :) Now, I'm just waiting for Senator Hatch's proposed amendment to be passed by the 2/3s of the House and Senate. After that, I need 38 of the 50 states to ratify and I'll be good to go in the year 2025 (having served 20 years as a USC, assuming they will accept my years as a USC retroactive to when I naturalized and not the date the constitution was amended). That will give me 3 years to prime for the 2028 election. Of course, it will mean renouncing my Canadian citizenship if I want to run. That's okay, I plan on invading Canada anyway so we'll have 63 states in the Union. Wish me luck. ;)

Hi:

Been there, done that. When that idea was seriously considered, some
British troops invaded Washington DC and burned the White House. The
Treaty of Ghent resolved much in the way of those problems.

So, you intend to breach the Treaty of Ghent?

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Hi: Been there, done that. When that idea was seriously considered, some British troops invaded Washington DC and burned the White House. The Treaty of Ghent resolved much in the way of those problems. So, you intend to breach the Treaty of Ghent?

Most definitely. But I won't use force. I will start with using all of
the dual citizens to infiltrate Canada. They will either join the US
or I will send Pamela Anderson back to Canada. If that doesn't work,
then I'll send Alex Trebek back. Then Alanis Morisette. They'll
eventually give in.

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Hi: Been there, done that. When that idea was seriously considered, some British troops invaded Washington DC and burned the White House. The Treaty of Ghent resolved much in the way of those problems. So, you intend to breach the Treaty of Ghent?

Most definitely. But I won't use force. I will start with using all of
the dual citizens to infiltrate Canada. They will either join the US
or I will send Pamela Anderson back to Canada. If that doesn't work,
then I'll send Alex Trebek back. Then Alanis Morisette. They'll
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Most definitely. But I won't use force. I will start with using all of the dual citizens to infiltrate Canada. They will either join the US or I will send Pamela Anderson back to Canada. If that doesn't work, then I'll send Alex Trebek back. Then Alanis Morisette. They'll eventually give in.

Please send back Jim Carrey ... I'll even keep Anderson in exchange

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Most definitely. But I won't use force. I will start with using all of the dual citizens to infiltrate Canada. They will either join the US or I will send Pamela Anderson back to Canada. If that doesn't work, then I'll send Alex Trebek back. Then Alanis Morisette. They'll eventually give in.

Please send back Jim Carrey ... I'll even keep Anderson in exchange

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Most definitely. But I won't use force. I will start with using all of the dual citizens to infiltrate Canada. They will either join the US or I will send Pamela Anderson back to Canada. If that doesn't work, then I'll send Alex Trebek back. Then Alanis Morisette. They'll eventually give in.

Hi:

What about Joni Mitchell? Her songs express longing for Canada
and California. I guess she likes places that start with "CA" and
end with "A."

What will you do about "Joe" from the Molson's commercials.

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Most definitely. But I won't use force. I will start with using all of the dual citizens to infiltrate Canada. They will either join the US or I will send Pamela Anderson back to Canada. If that doesn't work, then I'll send Alex Trebek back. Then Alanis Morisette. They'll eventually give in.

Hi:

What about Joni Mitchell? Her songs express longing for Canada
and California. I guess she likes places that start with "CA" and
end with "A."

What will you do about "Joe" from the Molson's commercials.

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Hi: What about Joni Mitchell? Her songs express longing for Canada and California. I guess she likes places that start with "CA" and end with "A." What will you do about "Joe" from the Molson's commercials.

No, we like her. She can stay. But, last I heard, she was planning to
move to Phnom Penh. ;)

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Hi: What about Joni Mitchell? Her songs express longing for Canada and California. I guess she likes places that start with "CA" and end with "A." What will you do about "Joe" from the Molson's commercials.

No, we like her. She can stay. But, last I heard, she was planning to
move to Phnom Penh. ;)

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