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Jun 3rd 2009, 5:09 pm

#16

fatbrit

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Re: American Citizenship

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Originally Posted by JulesNYC

how has it made your lives easier?

It's meant that I can start sentences with "We Americans" to really piss folks off.

Jun 3rd 2009, 5:21 pm

#17

srah

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Re: American Citizenship

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Originally Posted by JulesNYC

What I really want is the ability to yell 'BUT I AM AN AMERICAN!' to anyone abroad that gets in my way like they do in the movies

Go for it...what a way to make friends

Jun 3rd 2009, 5:44 pm

#18

robin1234

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Re: American Citizenship

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Originally Posted by JulesNYC

...... how has it made your lives easier?

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatbrit

It's meant that I can start sentences with "We Americans" to really piss folks off.

This is true. It used to bother me that my sister used to scowl at me - "Jesus, you sound like a f***king American every time you open your mouth." Now, I can smile sweetly and respond "but, I am one."

Jun 3rd 2009, 6:37 pm

#19

lansbury

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Location: Milwaukie, Oregon

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Re: American Citizenship

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Originally Posted by meauxna

And I hope you follow through, because I get a free toaster for the 10th successful applicant I recommend.

If I can have your membership number I'll put it on my N-400, or do I just mention you at the office, only 80 days until I can apply.

Jun 3rd 2009, 6:39 pm

#20

meauxna

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Re: American Citizenship

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Originally Posted by lansbury

If I can have your membership number I'll put it on my N-400, or do I just mention you at the office, only 80 days until I can apply.

Woohoo!
Will forward my membership details, and don't forget, you can join my downline once you're in!

Jun 4th 2009, 3:38 am

#21

JAJ

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Re: American Citizenship

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Originally Posted by JulesNYC

I joined this forum yesterday and one of the moderators responded to a thread I posted on yesterday and she has got me thinking about perhaps seeking American Citizenship.

I have been in the US for 13 years. I came here through an inter-company transfer and have permanent residency. I never thought about becoming an American citizen and it has not crossed my mind. Now, I am considering it, but am asking myself if it's worth it. Considering I have no plans to move back to the UK, I've probably answered my own question there, but I am hoping to hear from others who have gone through the process and can inform me of the benefits - pros/cons?

http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Pros_a...US_Citizenship

Jun 4th 2009, 7:56 pm

#22

Aurelia

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Re: American Citizenship

Nothing will really change, but you will learn some fun facts like what side of the road people should drive on, how many stars are on the flag, how many national languages the country has. After all, the US must maintain quality standards!

Jun 4th 2009, 8:07 pm

#23

meauxna

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Re: American Citizenship

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Originally Posted by Aurelia

Sounds like someone needs to read the new citizenship test!

(they toughened it up a bit.)

Jun 4th 2009, 8:54 pm

#24

lansbury

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Re: American Citizenship

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Originally Posted by meauxna

Sounds like someone needs to read the new citizenship test!

(they toughened it up a bit.)

Yes I see at the Portland office now you have to say how many attended the last Portland Beavers game and name 25 of them.

Jun 5th 2009, 12:28 am

#25

Bob

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Re: American Citizenship

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Originally Posted by meauxna

Sounds like someone needs to read the new citizenship test!

(they toughened it up a bit.)

It's still pretty irrelevant to living in the US though, which is odd...but whatever

Biggest pro, that's in the wiki, is being able to leave the country if you wanted for extended periods of time, which can be really handy if you have sick/elderly relatives etc.

And it's a good tax break if your spouse carps it

Jun 5th 2009, 1:53 am

#26

meauxna

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Re: American Citizenship

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Originally Posted by lansbury

Yes I see at the Portland office now you have to say how many attended the last Portland Beavers game and name all 25 of them.

There ya go, fixed that for you.

Jun 5th 2009, 12:29 pm

#27

another bloody yank

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Re: American Citizenship

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Originally Posted by Bob

Biggest pro, that's in the wiki, is being able to leave the country

It's kind of sad that the biggest advantage to becoming a citizen is that it makes much easier to leave.

Jun 5th 2009, 12:56 pm

#28

robin1234

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Re: American Citizenship

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Originally Posted by another bloody yank

It's kind of sad that the biggest advantage to becoming a citizen is that it makes much easier to leave.

"Land of the Free" (i.e. free to leave...)
But also, free to keep updated on changes to the tax code as they occur..

Jun 5th 2009, 9:10 pm

#29

Bob

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Re: American Citizenship

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Originally Posted by another bloody yank

It's kind of sad that the biggest advantage to becoming a citizen is that it makes much easier to leave.

It is a bit, but other wise, LPR does the job. It's a convenience thing for a lot of people, not just those moving to the US though, so I wouldn't read to much into it