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I'm now a US citizen

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  1. mseals

    mseals Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Chris,

    Welcome to an elite club with only, oh, 300 million or so members...

    Some know how lucky they are... others don't care, and some have no idea...

    I think you are in the first group... I know I am.

    Mike in Kuwait
     
  2. Tyler

    Tyler F1 Rookie

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    Congrats!

    1. I'll also extend the drink offer if you ever find yourself in flyover country.

    2. Take pride in being able to answer those six simple questions. Many natural born citizens in this fine country couldn't. You're intelligent and a hard worker, that you choose to call this country your own gives me hope for the future.

    3. Get involved in local politics. Know the issues, know your representatives, know where they stand on the issues. From city bond issues to imminent domain and the local school districts ability to raise the mill levy, involvement in local politics is the most certain way to ensure the future we all share has your input.

    Congrats again and welcome! :)
     
  3. S.H

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    I only wish I were you. Congrats!

    If you happen to have any tips on becoming a citizen, please share! :)
     
  4. Oengus

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    Way to go Chris!!

    I became a citizen in July (dual Brit and American)

    I agree, the test was ridiculously easy.

    My questions:

    Whos is the current POTUS?
    What colors are on the US flag?
    Where is the capital ?

    Also I had to recite and write " my car wont start"

    Sure makes you wonder doesnt it? :) :)
     
  5. SefacHotRodder

    SefacHotRodder F1 World Champ

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    Mine was something like "My brother's car won't start". Lol


    My old roomate brought up a cool point. He said that i'm one of the first people to become an American after Obama became President. Pretty cool
     
  6. GatorFL

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    LOL, in a few years remember this statement, it will be interesting to see if you want to publicize it or not. I hope so....
     
  7. SefacHotRodder

    SefacHotRodder F1 World Champ

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    Haha. Good point. I hope so too
     
  8. SrfCity

    SrfCity F1 World Champ

    #33 SrfCity, Jan 22, 2009
    Last edited: Jan 22, 2009
    How about Yes and NO.

    "Rules against dual citizenship still apply to some extent -- at least in theory -- to people who wish to become US citizens via naturalization. The Supreme Court chose to leave in place the requirement that new citizens must renounce their old citizenship during US naturalization. However, in practice, the State Department is no longer doing anything in the vast majority of situations where a new citizen's "old country" refuses to recognize the US renunciation and continues to consider the person's original citizenship to be in effect.

    The official US State Department policy on dual citizenship today is that the United States does not favor it as a matter of policy because of various problems they feel it may cause, but the existence of dual citizenship is recognized (i.e., accepted) as a fact of life. That is, if you ask them if you ought to become a dual citizen, they will recommend against doing it; but if you tell them you are a dual citizen, they'll almost always say it's OK."

    They probably changed the laws to allow all the dual citizens currently serving in and running the US government. ;)
     
  9. SefacHotRodder

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    I was under the impression that the US was not allowed to revoke my UK citizenship
     
  10. AustinMartin

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    You guys think that dual citizen ship is crazy? I know someone who has dual, and has one more country he could get instant citizenship in another country.
     
  11. BBL

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    #36 BBL, Jan 22, 2009
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    Sefac - Were you asked to renounce your allegiance to the U.K.? I don't think they revoke it, but rather they ask you to renounce it.
    Oh yeah, ...congratulations!

    I legitimately have citizenship in two countries. My 2-year old son legitimately has citizenship in three countries. I don't think it's all that uncommon these days.
     
  12. fred cat

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    Gude than know spellun wuzz innvolvd. (Fred made me say that)
     
  13. fred cat

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    I`m Fred. Banned made me say it.
     
  14. SefacHotRodder

    SefacHotRodder F1 World Champ

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    No and neither was my mum when she did it a 14 months ago
     
  15. Tyler

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    The US can't. Just like Lowe's can't cancel your account at Home Depot.

    Dual citizenship is alive and well, I've got friends and family who are citizens of more than one country and have never had problems in either.
     
  16. BBL

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    My father was asked to renounce his previous citizenship when he went through the U.S. naturalization process, but that was near 60 years ago now. It's good to hear that they have become more reasonable about this.
     
  17. SefacHotRodder

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    I wouldn't have done it if they asked me to renounce my UK citizenship
     
  18. mwr4440

    mwr4440 Five Time F1 World Champ
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    Congrats Chris.

    Welcome to America our newest American !

    I cannot imagine what made you feel you needed to do it but I admire your goal and determination.


    "Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.........."
     
  19. Patrick_Bateman

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    Damn I can only answer 4
     
  20. SefacHotRodder

    SefacHotRodder F1 World Champ

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    As of today, i am technically, legally and fianlly a citizen. I had my ceremony today and got my certificate. My dad got pics. I'll post them up in a bit
     
  21. 1ual777

    1ual777 F1 Rookie

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    Welcome aboard mate. Now pay some more taxes.
     
  22. SefacHotRodder

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  23. ferraridude615

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    Congratulations fellow American.
     

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