temporary doesn’t mean permanent
And, quite frankly, in the timespan of the 2 renewals the author admits to, there was plenty of time to apply for citizenship. Instead, the author wants a badge for flaunting the laws of the land, the same laws he now wants protection under.
Naw, that’s kind of the process.
I have friend whose parents came here from Peru.
Really a terrific guy and all out American. Hates soccer too.
He’s gone through similar process and had to renew twice.
But, he should be a citizen next May I believe and I hope to be invited to his party.