My wife is an American!

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My wife is an American!

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Cindy was sworn in as an American Citizen today. I am so proud of her. It has been a 7+ year journey and at times she wondered if America was interested in having her as a citizen. I have many many times assured her that it just takes a lot of time and we'll be there soon...

We didn't know until we got there that she would actually become a Citizen TODAY. The notice just said that she was to report for an interview that would take up to 2 hours. We went right in and the interview was over in about 30 minutes. When she came out she was all smiles and she told me that she would be sworn-in at 2:00! I couldn't believe it.

At the swearing-in there were 54 new citizens from 25 different countries. (Cindy was the only one from Mainland China) All populated continents were represented. There was so much pride and so much hope. Everyone sworn in today came to the end of a long and, in some cases, very complicated haul.

Yes, I cried a little during the ceremony. I think everybody did. I'll never forget the looks on the new Americans' faces as they got it. It was a wonderful experience. I thought y'all might enjoy hearing about it.

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...so I'll keep her in my heart,
there's a picture on my wall.
My wife is an American... :wink:

Anyway, congratulations! :party:
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Paul wrote:Cindy was sworn in as an American Citizen today.
Is she registered to vote yet?

Oh, and congratulations.
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I.D.10-t wrote: Is she registered to vote yet?

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Oh, and congratulations.
No but she will be tomorrow :D . It was too late to do it today

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Thanks. :)

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Well, I'm sure we are very lucky to have someone capable of such perseverance as a citizen! Congratulations, Cindy. :party:
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Congratulations to both of you. I am sure it was a long haul for both of you.

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You say it's taken over 7 years? Well, from what I've been told every cell in your body rejuvinates every 7 years.

This means your wife is 100% American now. Image

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Paul wrote:Cindy was sworn in as an American Citizen today. I am so proud of her. It has been a 7+ year journey and at times she wondered if America was interested in having her as a citizen. I have many many times assured her that it just takes a lot of time and we'll be there soon...

We didn't know until we got there that she would actually become a Citizen TODAY. The notice just said that she was to report for an interview that would take up to 2 hours. We went right in and the interview was over in about 30 minutes. When she came out she was all smiles and she told me that she would be sworn-in at 2:00! I couldn't believe it.

At the swearing-in there were 54 new citizens from 25 different countries. (Cindy was the only one from Mainland China) All populated continents were represented. There was so much pride and so much hope. Everyone sworn in today came to the end of a long and, in some cases, very complicated haul.

Yes, I cried a little during the ceremony. I think everybody did. I'll never forget the looks on the new Americans' faces as they got it. It was a wonderful experience. I thought y'all might enjoy hearing about it.

Best,
Paul
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Congratulations Cindy and Paul!!! :party:
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Congrats and best wishes for the future!
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I remember like yesterday the day my wife and I went down to the Federal courthouse in Cleveland for her to be sworn in as a citizen of the USA, along with about 50 other immigrants-no-more. That was almost thirty years ago. Paul and Cindy, best wishes from me and my Italian-born wife.

BTW, we had our difficulties with the INS as well. If you have ever seen the movie "Green Card" then you know what it was like.
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