US citizen process questions.

[TrueBlue 0]

Hi all, 

 

I had to make a new user name because it's been years since I've been on this site, I remember it being an amazingly helpful place. I've been in the US now almost 13 years, i can't believe it! Ha. (Long story short, my marriage didn't work out and we sadly divorced after 5 years. I met and married a wonderful man and have since changed my name on my Green Card, in doing so they added another 10 years to the expiration date so it doesn't expire until Sept 2022. Anyway, I'm finally going to a class to become a (dual) citizen. The teacher has asked us to find someone who has gone through the process to answer a few questions about their experience, unfortunately I don't know anyone that has gone through it so I thought I'd come here and see if you guys could help. 

 

Find someone who has become a U.S. citizen. If you don't know anyone who has, ask friends and family if they do. Ask the person these questions. And write down their answers. 

 

Name of the person you talked to:
Date : 

1. When did you become a US citizen? 

2. Why did you want to be a US citizen? 

3. Where did you live before coming to the United States? 

4. Where did you go to get finger printed? 

5. How did you prepare for your citizenship interview? 

6. What was your USICS interview like? What was the most difficult part? 

7. Who went with you to your USICS interview? 

8. How has your like changed after becoming a US citizen? 

 

I'd greatly appreciate your help and can't wait to hear your experiences.

 

Regards

TrueBlue 

[TBoneTX 47,675]

Mrs. T-B., 8 March 2017

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1.  23 January 2013

2.  To complete the immigration process.  My husband wanted to "stick it to the ####### U.S. consulate in Guayaquil that disbelieved us".  He says to see first pages of:  http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/110313-us-consulate-in-guayaquil-ecuador/

3.  Ecuador

4.  The USCIS Application Support Center, about 6 miles from our home (we were lucky!)

5.  All explained here, my husband says:  http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/382775-mrs-t-b-the-citizenship-test/

6.  Easy.  Studying for it.  Husband says to see thread http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/382775-mrs-t-b-the-citizenship-test/

7.  Husband and little boy.  See: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/382775-mrs-t-b-the-citizenship-test/

8.  According my husband, so I could nag him and spend his money.  See his thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/382775-mrs-t-b-the-citizenship-test/

I was happy in Ecuador.  When all you know is a Motel 6, it's fine.  But when you're exposed to a Hilton, you see the difference between it and a Motel 6.  That's the difference between living in Ecuador and of the U.S.

Customs & Border agents did no harass me on my last air flights

I can renew my driver license on what my husband says is a regular schedule

I can vote for all the political candidates who irritate my husband

 

Edited March 8, 2017 by TBoneTX
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[Stevephoto 230]

On 3/7/2017 at 9:23 PM, TBoneTX said:

Mrs. T-B., 8 March 2017

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1.  23 January 2013

2.  To complete the immigration process.  My husband wanted to "stick it to the ####### U.S. consulate in Guayaquil that disbelieved us".  He says to see first pages of:  http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/110313-us-consulate-in-guayaquil-ecuador/

3.  Ecuador

4.  The USCIS Application Support Center, about 6 miles from our home (we were lucky!)

5.  All explained here, my husband says:  http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/382775-mrs-t-b-the-citizenship-test/

6.  Easy.  Studying for it.  Husband says to see thread http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/382775-mrs-t-b-the-citizenship-test/

7.  Husband and little boy.  See: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/382775-mrs-t-b-the-citizenship-test/

8.  According my husband, so I could nag him and spend his money.  See his thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/382775-mrs-t-b-the-citizenship-test/

I was happy in Ecuador.  When all you know is a Motel 6, it's fine.  But when you're exposed to a Hilton, you see the difference between it and a Motel 6.  That's the difference between living in Ecuador and of the U.S.

Customs & Border agents did no harass me on my last air flights

I can renew my driver license on what my husband says is a regular schedule

I can vote for all the political candidates who irritate my husband

 

[TBoneTX 47,675]

But it's true, si (and sigh) man.

[TrueBlue 0]

Hi TBoneTx, thank you so very much for your reply. I haven't had the time to read the links as yet but I appricate that you took the time. I can't wait to read it all ☺ Thank you! 

[TBoneTX 47,675]

You're welcome, and keep us updated on how it goes with you!

[charmander 692]

On 3/4/2017 at 11:04 AM, TrueBlue said:

Name of the person you talked to:

Date : 

1. When did you become a US citizen? 

2. Why did you want to be a US citizen? 

3. Where did you live before coming to the United States? 

4. Where did you go to get finger printed? 

5. How did you prepare for your citizenship interview? 

6. What was your USICS interview like? What was the most difficult part? 

7. Who went with you to your USICS interview? 

8. How has your like changed after becoming a US citizen? 

 

I'd greatly appreciate your help and can't wait to hear your experiences.

 

Regards

TrueBlue 

1. July 21 2016

2. #1 US was my home for a long while.  #2 visa-free travel with US passport #3 last but not least not having to deal with USCIS anymore

3. Turkey

4. Boston ASC

5. Didn't study a lot. When you live here a long time, most of the civics questions are a piece of cake.

6. Shared my experience here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/587671-n-400-march-2016-filers/?page=58#comment-8198762

7. My wife but she was not allowed to join the interview.

8. Not much has changed. I voted for the first time ever in the past elections. I had two international trips. One was to EU. I was great not dealing with the Schengen visa; all the paperwork, $$, consulate visits, etc. I must say I like my new shiny passport (though Europe is now debating to introduce visas to US passport holders, I may go back to square one, let's see).