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To: AZLiberty
I visited the INS office

Congrats!!! I am thrilled for you. Would you care to share your experience with us? How long did it take you, what's the difference between naturalized and legal immigration (not to imply that naturalization is not legal).

As an old citizen (me) to a newbie (you-even though you could have lived here longer than I've been alive, LOL) here's one of those adorable little 3 x 5 American flags...I always keep at least 2 on hand for special moments.

1,351 posted on 01/21/2020 3:22:32 PM PST by blu (Bagster-s ping on the side)
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To: blu

Please Clap - Part Deux:
https://twitter.com/CalliNorton/status/1219711317617061888

Bootygig has a JEB! moment. Such low energy.


1,354 posted on 01/21/2020 3:29:15 PM PST by numberonepal (WWG1WGA)
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To: blu

I came from Canada for grad school and never went back, except for visits. I married into a green card (but don’t tell my wife of 42 years).

My application was submitted last September. I got called in for a “biometrics appointment” (i.e., fingerprints and photo) in October. I got a notice in December that I was to show up today for the citizenship test and interview.

Today’s visit took about a half hour. First, a pass through the metal detector. Then, a brief check-in at window #1, with photo and fingerprints to verify I was the same person. Next, at window #2, I was sworn in and warned that anything I say — or don’t say - could be used against me and my application. Still at window #2, I was administered the citizenship (perfect!). Then I sat and waited for about 15 or 20 minutes until I was called up for the interview in an office in the back. The interview consisted of a bunch of questions to make sure that I didn’t qualify for the Group W bench.

After the questions, the interviewer told me I had passed, and that I should expect a letter in about two weeks inviting me to a naturalization ceremony.

When I first applied, they told me to expect a result by May. They over-performed.

All in all, it was easier and more dignified than my green card interview many years ago. Then, my wife had to accompany me, and we both had to answer the question about whether our marriage had been consummated.


1,387 posted on 01/21/2020 4:36:44 PM PST by AZLiberty (218 House seats or bust! Bust. But the Dems will be busted for election fraud.)
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