RobFTC Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Hi folks, A few who are Facebook friends know this Canuck had his US naturalization interview AND his oath ceremony today, and so I now have my citizenship certificate. It's weird - I have been living in the US for 27 years, and felt like this would not change much, or give me The Feels. I was wrong. I applied last fall when it seemed clear how the election was going to go. With the election surprise, it feels like I pledged allegiance to a very different country today. I just needed to do this for my family, so that is what it is, but I know I have had some nerves about it. The interview was so easy - it felt like, "Yeah, we were wondering if you'd ever do this." The relief was great. They offered a same-day oath ceremony, at the regional office an hour and a half from home, which meant nobody would be there with me. I thought I could go and do that as just a no-big-deal paperwork thing, but then it became clear how many people had a partner or even whole families with them to cheer and take pictures. Nobody was there for me, though I did ask for one of the great staffers to take my picture. Michelle never worried that much about my status, it was always my thing, but I know she'd have been there and made a fuss. I missed her. And then there's all of the emotion of seeing where everyone was from - we had 57 people from 22 different countries, and I loved that they made a point of naming each country and asking people from that country to stand up and be applauded. And that they were careful to say the name of each person, wait for applause and give enough time for photos for each person. Most USCIS folks I've dealt with are border guards who can be pretty jaded, but these people believed they were doing something great in people's lives and were having fun with it, and were darned proud of what they did. Federal employees at their best, really. Next stop, passport office! Take care, Rob T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedmensa Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adley Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Welcome to the club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Congratulations Rob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azjane Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Tomás Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Good God, I'm moving to Canada. : Congrats, bro. 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizpah Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Congrats! Giving me flashbacks to the day DH swore the oath. He was so proud. It made me teary. Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Congrats and Best wishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abitlost Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimiRed Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Congratulations Rob!!!!! Awesome and so very proud of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabzmom Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Congrats, Rob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suki1 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Congrats, Rob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjs1989 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 That is very cool, Rob. Congrats! Here you are becoming an American citizen, while my son (you gave me some helpful advice regarding him and his move to Canada over two years ago) is looking to become a Canadian citizen. He is still in Vancouver and LOVES it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobFTC Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 Oh, that is so cool, kjs! Vancouver is pretty awesome! Take care, Rob T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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