BritinUSA Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Apologies for not posting this sooner; 14th April may sound like just another day to most people but for me it was special. After 8 years of waiting and going through the whole immigration process (L1 visa, visa extension, Green Card, Naturalization interview etc.) I finally got to say the pledge of allegiance and become an American Citizen. I have registered to vote already - not that my vote will count for much in the soviet peoples republic of Boulder - so I am all set for November. I now get to wear my official USPSA Team (techwear) shirt that I won at last years US Nationals. And speaking of Nationals isn't there some bylaw in USPSA that says that new citizens automatically get a slot for Open Nationals...are you listening, Kimberly ??? This is the greatest country on earth, I should know I have travelled halfway round the world shooting matches and also on vacation. So I consider myself blessed to be an American. sincerely, BritinUSA... Pro-God, Pro-Gun, Pro-Life American.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmercury2 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Apologies for not posting this sooner;14th April may sound like just another day to most people but for me it was special. After 8 years of waiting and going through the whole immigration process (L1 visa, visa extension, Green Card, Naturalization interview etc.) I finally got to say the pledge of allegiance and become an American Citizen. I have registered to vote already - not that my vote will count for much in the soviet peoples republic of Boulder - so I am all set for November. I now get to wear my official USPSA Team (techwear) shirt that I won at last years US Nationals. And speaking of Nationals isn't there some bylaw in USPSA that says that new citizens automatically get a slot for Open Nationals...are you listening, Kimberly ??? This is the greatest country on earth, I should know I have travelled halfway round the world shooting matches and also on vacation. So I consider myself blessed to be an American. sincerely, BritinUSA... Pro-God, Pro-Gun, Pro-Life American.... We are honored to have you as part of our nation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfish Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Glad you're here. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Man Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Congratulations indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey QuicksDraw! Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Congratulations and welcome to the club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbadaboom Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 (edited) I say change that name to "American Brit". Congratulations and welcome home. Edited April 26, 2006 by Bigbadaboom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 congratulations! do you speak spanish yet? lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbadaboom Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 congratulations!do you speak spanish yet? lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypool40 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 My wife is going through the same thing, you have my respect. Welcome. So are you going to be one of those "hyphenated" American's? you know African- Arab- Mexican- or just AMERICAN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Now you have to change your handle to AmericanInUSA, thouguh... Congrats, and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 So are you going to be one of those "hyphenated" American's? you know African- Arab- Mexican- or just AMERICAN? No hyphens for me... and no just either, I am 100% American Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenTexSlim Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 ¡Bienvenido a ciudadanía! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38superman Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Sometimes I forget how proud I am of this country. Thanks for reminding me.... And welcome. America just got a little stronger. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Paul.. congratulations..long bureaucatric path..but you made it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Congratulations. It was a lot of work and I appreciate you taking the time and effort to become a citizen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Congratz, I know exactly how you feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I've travelled around a little bit and met a lot of great folks from afar and gone afar and met a lot of great folks (and a few that needed clobbering), but I've never for a second thought the grass was greener and wanted be anything besides an American. Welcome to the family! Now we just need to get Flex or Brian to change your name to BritFromUSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Welcome to the club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iweiny Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carinab Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Too cool! Congratulations - there are a lot of great benifits to being an American...but for now I'm sure you're glad you can say good bye to all the immagration paper work hassles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtr Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Congrats Paul we're happy to have you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Paul, Congratulations! You officially qualify as a patient man! I remember the process all too well. Just wait until you hear the National Anthem, live for the first time after..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket4 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 You have my congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dunn Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I say change that name to "American Brit". Congratulations and welcome home. Beat me to it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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