becoming a citizen, how did it feel morally/philosophically speaking
Aug 20th 2006, 11:27 am
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Re: becoming a citizen, how did it feel morally/philosophically speaking
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
This is a subject close to my heart at the moment. For years I have struggled with the choice of becoming a USC. It is not something I take lightly. Anyway at long last our N400's are complete and ready to go!
I've thought about this (and it's going to be some time before i have to do anything about it, gotta remove conditions first) and my feeling is, that as long as i keep my British citizenship, i don't see why not. I will always be british, it is who i am and who i will always be. I have become some what americanized and i enjoy some things the states has to offer, but I will always be a "limey" as my grandfather in-law calls me
Aug 20th 2006, 11:34 am
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Re: becoming a citizen, how did it feel morally/philosophically speaking
I was born and bred in the UK and have grown further, perhaps improved, here in the States. I realised that I wasn't giving up my Britishness when I became a citizen, that would be impossible. The only time there would be a problem of conscience would be if the two were approaching war against each other, whether to stay or go.
As an aside; when the company got a job in the middle east, at a time when US passports were not popular there, the company asked for a list of dual citizens who might be able to man the job.
As an aside; when the company got a job in the middle east, at a time when US passports were not popular there, the company asked for a list of dual citizens who might be able to man the job.
Aug 20th 2006, 12:55 pm
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Re: becoming a citizen, how did it feel morally/philosophically speaking
So here's a question for y'all. My wife and I fully intend to take it, for many of the reasons others have stated. We'll always be British, but we won't turn down the chance to never interact with the USCIS again!
Anyway, my question is; my children will be 12 when my we become eligible for citizenship. Will they have to take the citizenship test at that age, or will their citizenship be automatic if and when we obtain ours?
...and before anyone tells me... yes, I'm a lazy bastard, and would rather clog up this board with my question than actually search for the answer. OK?
Anyway, my question is; my children will be 12 when my we become eligible for citizenship. Will they have to take the citizenship test at that age, or will their citizenship be automatic if and when we obtain ours?
...and before anyone tells me... yes, I'm a lazy bastard, and would rather clog up this board with my question than actually search for the answer. OK?
Aug 20th 2006, 12:57 pm
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Re: becoming a citizen, how did it feel morally/philosophically speaking
Originally Posted by dbj1000
So here's a question for y'all. My wife and I fully intend to take it, for many of the reasons others have stated. We'll always be British, but we won't turn down the chance to never interact with the USCIS again!
Anyway, my question is; my children will be 12 when my we become eligible for citizenship. Will they have to take the citizenship test at that age, or will their citizenship be automatic if and when we obtain ours?
...and before anyone tells me... yes, I'm a lazy bastard, and would rather clog up this board with my question than actually search for the answer. OK?
Anyway, my question is; my children will be 12 when my we become eligible for citizenship. Will they have to take the citizenship test at that age, or will their citizenship be automatic if and when we obtain ours?
...and before anyone tells me... yes, I'm a lazy bastard, and would rather clog up this board with my question than actually search for the answer. OK?
Dunno
PS They'll probably find the test easier than you
Aug 20th 2006, 1:13 pm
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Re: becoming a citizen, how did it feel morally/philosophically speaking
Does it really matter if you have a UK or USA passport anyway? I was born & bred a Brit and although I now can get a US passport I will always be a Brit! I lived to long there and I doub't those feelings will change. At my recent swearing in ceremony we were told that we should embrace the new culture and that culture should embrace us, we should not loose ours. I will always want Heinz Baked Beanz!!!
Aug 20th 2006, 2:39 pm
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Re: becoming a citizen, how did it feel morally/philosophically speaking
Originally Posted by dbj1000
Anyway, my question is; my children will be 12 when my we become eligible for citizenship. Will they have to take the citizenship test at that age, or will their citizenship be automatic if and when we obtain ours?
...and before anyone tells me... yes, I'm a lazy bastard, and would rather clog up this board with my question than actually search for the answer. OK?
...and before anyone tells me... yes, I'm a lazy bastard, and would rather clog up this board with my question than actually search for the answer. OK?
Aug 20th 2006, 3:12 pm
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Re: becoming a citizen, how did it feel morally/philosophically speaking
Originally Posted by Ray
I know the answer ..but too lazy to type it ...
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Aug 20th 2006, 3:16 pm
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Re: becoming a citizen, how did it feel morally/philosophically speaking
Originally Posted by NC Penguin
What's new?
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Aug 20th 2006, 3:16 pm
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Re: becoming a citizen, how did it feel morally/philosophically speaking
Originally Posted by Ray
I know the answer ..but too lazy to type it ...
Aug 20th 2006, 3:17 pm
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Re: becoming a citizen, how did it feel morally/philosophically speaking
Originally Posted by Ray
The intimidation continues ....
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Aug 20th 2006, 3:19 pm
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Re: becoming a citizen, how did it feel morally/philosophically speaking
NC and Ray, how about you move your little tiff to TIO, eh? It's very dull watching a grumpy moderator and a grumpy old sod slug it out in someone else's thread.
Neither of you are even being entertaining... unless the sight of a moderator picking a fight is entertainment.
Neither of you are even being entertaining... unless the sight of a moderator picking a fight is entertainment.
Aug 20th 2006, 3:34 pm
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Re: becoming a citizen, how did it feel morally/philosophically speaking
Originally Posted by dbj1000
NC and Ray, how about you move your little tiff to TIO, eh? It's very dull watching a grumpy moderator and a grumpy old sod slug it out in someone else's thread.
Neither of you are even being entertaining... unless the sight of a moderator picking a fight is entertainment.
Neither of you are even being entertaining... unless the sight of a moderator picking a fight is entertainment.
Aug 20th 2006, 3:38 pm
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Re: becoming a citizen, how did it feel morally/philosophically speaking
Originally Posted by dbj1000
Thanks Ray. I appreciate the................ sod it, I'm bored. What's on TV?
Aug 20th 2006, 3:39 pm
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Re: becoming a citizen, how did it feel morally/philosophically speaking
Originally Posted by NC Penguin
I thought you said you put me on Ignore. Of course you did. Ahem...
Aug 20th 2006, 3:52 pm
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Re: becoming a citizen, how did it feel morally/philosophically speaking
Actually I'm quite interested to know who is right
